A tough Brazil nut to crack?

Talksport have linked us with a move for Porto striker Hulk, impressive as one of the Portuguese club's three-man strikeforce as they beat much-fancied Villareal over two legs in the semi-final of the Europa League. If we could nab the Brazilian striker ahead of Spurs, Liverpool and assorted European suitors, and in spite of his express desire to "play where people fight for titles", then it truly would be incredible. Perhaps we should try to sell him on the move by pointing out that we're a comic-book-hero-friendly club, already boasting Spidermag on the wing?

One South American definitely relocating to the North East (for the third time) is Nobby Solano, who's swapped Hull for Hartlepool. Oh the glamour.