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Chelsea closing in on signing of striker

 
 
Chelsea are now waiting to finalise a deal with Corinthians who want around £12m for the striker
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Chelsea are closing on the signing of Brazilian striker Alexandre Pato on a three-year-contract.

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Talks according to reports have been held between the 26-year-old striker and Chelsea's club director and adviser to Roman Abramovich Marina Granovskaia.

The Brazil striker is willing to take a pay cut and has agreed a three-year deal in principle.

Chelsea are now waiting to finalise a deal with Corinthians who want around £12m for the striker.

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The Premier League defending champions are desperate to bringing a fresh face in their attack following the unsuccessful loan spell of Radamel Falcao.

Chelsea are also looking at the likes of Saido Berahino, Jamie Vardy and Odion Ighalo but a move for Pato is the most likely at this moment.

Watch this Alexandre Pato video, below:

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