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.[phone][/phone]

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.”