Transfer gossip: Pato expected to complete loan move

A round-up of the latest transfer speculation involving Chelsea…

Chelsea are close to completing the signing of Alexandre Pato on loan for the rest of the season, the Daily Mail reports.

The 26-year-old Brazilian is desperate to secure a move to England and last year he was offered to several clubs, including QPR.

Pato, formerly of AC Milan, has been widely tipped to join the Blues from Corinthians during this month’s transfer window.

The Mail say he will be signed with a view to a possible permanent deal in the summer.

Meanwhile, Antoine Griezmann has indicated that he wants to stay at Atletico Madrid.

The Daily Express, which has consistently linked the midfielder with a move to the Bridge, claim this is a blow for Chelsea.

It comes after Griezmann told French publication Telefoot: “I am feeling very well at Atletico.

“This is a big club and I want to achieve great things here. I am ambitious and my goal is to win trophies here.”