{"id":6712,"date":"2026-10-03T09:56:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T09:56:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=6712"},"modified":"2026-10-03T09:56:24","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T09:56:24","slug":"chelseas-interest-in-barcelona-star-will-give-fans-flashbacks-of-brazil-icon-hulk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/footballars.xyz\/?p=6712","title":{"rendered":"Chelsea’s interest in Barcelona star will give fans flashbacks of Brazil icon Hulk"},"content":{"rendered":"


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There was a time in the past when Chelsea were constantly linked with former Porto and Brazil star Hulk.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It was never a shock, as Hulk was one of the most high-profile forwards in football, while Chelsea<\/a> had the funds to acquire a player of his calibre under Roman Abramovich. In the end, though, the Blues never went on to sign him.<\/p>\n

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To the present, and Chelsea are now linked with another player every transfer window. So, is this going to be another Hulk saga, or will they eventually land him?<\/p>\n

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You can have TWO Man City players, who are you picking and why? \ud83d\udc40<\/h3>\n

Imagine if Man City actually get relegated \ud83d\ude33<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Jules Kounde could be great fit for Xabi Alonso\u2019s system<\/h2>\n

The truth is Xabi Alonso\u2019s<\/a> back three is a bit of a mess right now. Chelsea\u2019s defence as a whole are. They have conceded the most goals in the Premier League this season.<\/p>\n

Alonso may have to switch to a back four, but if he is planning to persist with this current set-up, Kounde would be an ideal signing. He has the defensive ability and pace to play as the right-sided centre-back in a back three.<\/p>\n

Wesley Fofana has not always looked convincing there and in other centre-back roles in general. His compatriot could be an upgrade on him if he is brought to Stamford Bridge next year.<\/p>\n

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