Brazilian striker Hulk, affectionately known as such for his startling resemblance to the muscle-bound Marvel character, is reportedly willing to take a huge pay cut in order to find a new club as West Ham are linked with a move.
The report from Record claimed that the 34-year-old is ready to take a 90% reduction from his astonishing £450,000 per week deal that he was earning during his time with Chinese club Shanghai SIPG.
Despite his advancing years, the former Porto and Zenit St Petersburg striker has enjoyed a successful time in China, with 130 goal contributions in 145 games.
His availability on a free transfer has reportedly interested both the Hammers and Wolves, with both clubs in need of striking reinforcements for differing reasons.
The Midlands side are set to be without powerful striker Raul Jimenez for a prolonged time, whilst David Moyes currently only has Sebastien Haller to call upon as an established centre-forward.
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Hulk is ndoubtedly a proven goalscorer in years gone by who has performed in the UEFA Champions League.
However, after spending three years in China, it seems a monumental risk to take a chance on the Brazilian for his first stint in the Premier League at this stage in his career.
Moyes has been keen to move away from the culture of signing players who are somewhat long in the tooth and instead concentrate on arrivals who are hungry and with things to prove in the game.
Hulk may be a serial trophy winner with 303 senior career goals, but he is very much in the ‘been there, done that’ category.
