Inter Milan are considering lining up a January bid for Porto striker Hulk, according to Tuttosport.
The Nerazzurri are currently in 17th place in Serie A after disappointing returns in front of goal from summer signings Diego Forlan and Mauro Zarate.
The 25-year-old scored 23 goals in 26 games for Porto last season and has already netted four times in seven appearances this term.
However, Inter boss Claudio Ranieri will have to pay out the €100m (£87m) release clause in the Brazilian international's contract to lure him to the San Siro.