He is on Chelsea's radar, so what is Hulk doing in London?
By John Drayton
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Zenit St Petersburg striker Hulk has caused a stir on social media by posting a picture of himself and his agent flying to London - on the same day the Russian club have sacked manager Luciano Spalletti.
Chelsea had tabled a substantial offer for the Brazil striker last August, but were unable to finalise a move.
Jose Mourinho was covertly filmed last month, bemoaning his side's lack of strikers and even questioning the age of Saturday's two-goal hero Samuel Eto'o.
Where you off to? Hulk said he was going to 'work' in London with his manager and friend
Tough break: Luciano Spalletti was axed as Zenit St Petersburg manager on Tuesday morning
Hulk, pictured on a private jet, posted the image on his Instagram page, along with the message that read: 'Going to work in London. With my manager and friend # Teo'
Meanwhile, Spalletti was sacked as head coach of the Russian club just a week before the second leg of their Champions League last 16 clash with Borussia Dortmund.
The 55 year-old Italian was dismissed after the disappointing 0-0 draw at home to Tom Tomsk on Sunday allowed Lokomotiv Moscow to replace them at the top of the Russian Premier League.
Former Russia captain Sergei Semak has been placed in temporary charge.
Down and out? Robert Lewandowski wheels away after netting one of the four goal Dortmund scored at Zenit
Main man: Hulk has spearheaded Zenit's attack this season
Disappointing: Hulk and Zenit were unable to topple minnows Tom Tomsk at home at the weekend
'We would like to thank Luciano Spalletti for everything that he has done to develop football and we will always be glad to see him in St Petersburg. Grazie, Mister,' Zenit said in a statement.
Former Roma and Udinese boss Spalletti took charge in December 2009 and led the side from Russia's second city to two Premier League titles and one Russian Cup during his tenure and was named Russian coach of the season in 2010 and 2012 season.
However, the club's hierarchy decided to change their manager with 10 league matches remaining.
International prowess: Hulk is a regular member of Luiz Felipe Scolari's Brazil squad
Zenit saw their hopes of progressing to the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time in their history all but disappear following a 4-2 first leg home loss to Dortmund last month. The return leg in Germany takes place on March 19.
Semak has been handed his first head coach position and the 38 year-old's first game in temporary charge will be against CSKA Moscow on Saturday before they fly to Germany.
Semak spent a decade playing with CSKA Moscow, before joining Paris Saint-Germain in 2004. He later had spells with FC Moscow and Rubin Kazan, before finishing his career with Zenit in May and then joining Spalletti's coaching staff.
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freddy boy, london, United Kingdom, 4 days ago
This guy is so strong that if joins the Blues,they'll win everything !