Zenit St Petersburg star Hulk has confirmed that there is some truth to reports linking him with a big-money move to Chelsea.

The Brazilian, who is currently preparing for his county's Confederations Cup campaign, said that he would be lying if he denied such speculation.

"If I said there was not anything in it, I would be lying," he told Globo Esporte.

"But that is not for now. I am 100% focused on the national team at the moment.

"I came to wear this [Brazil] shirt with pride. My family and my friends are following me. I hope to win the Confederations Cup."

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is said to have turned his attention to Hulk after failing to secure the services of Radamel Falcao.

The Blues have also been linked with Bayer Leverkusen forward Andre Schurrle.