TRANSFER RUMOURS PATO DEAL FINALISED’

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Sources at Corinthians have revealed Alexandre Pato’s deal with Chelsea is now finalised.

Sky Sports News HQ understands the Brazilian will move to Stamford Bridge on a six-month loan deal, with an option of permanent transfer in the summer.

The same sources told us yesterday that interim Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink had reservations about signing Pato.

Chelsea are yet to comment on the reported transfer.

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