Chelsea have reportedly reignited their interest in Porto's Brazilian striker Hulk.

According to the Daily Mail, the Blues have held talks with Porto representatives in order to thrash out a deal for the 25-year-old.

The Brazil international, who has bagged nine goals in 18 games so far this season, has an £85m release clause written into his contract.

However, the two clubs are now said to be working on a compromise after Chelsea refused to part with that amount of cash.

Hulk, who has nine caps for his country, moved to Porto from Japanese side Tokyo Verde in 2008.