Chelsea set to complete £10m deal in order for Brazil striker to make debut at Arsenal

CHELSEA are set to complete the signing of Alexandre Pato in order for him to make his debut against Arsenal, according to reports.

 

Alexandre Pato could make his Chelsea debut against Arsenal

 

News News Blog Sport understands Chelsea have stepped up talks with Corinthians striker Pato and could seal a £10million deal for the Brazilian.

Reports have suggested some Blues players believe the 26-year-old will move to Stamford Bridge this week.

And The Independent claim Pato will complete his switch in time to face Arsenal on Sunday (4pm).

Chelsea travel to the Emirates to take on Arsene Wenger's side with doubts surrounding their existing strikers.

 

First-choice frontman Diego Costa is battling to be fit for the clash with Arsenal after bruising his shin in the 3-3 draw with Everton on Saturday.

Costa's deputy Loic Remy is not injured but has spent most of the season on the bench while third-choice Radamel Falcao is sidelined with a thigh problem.

Chelsea have moved for Pato to ease their striking problems, because he is available and is not cup-tied for the Champions League.

Pato had also been offered to Liverpool and Tottenham but could now line up for Chelsea against the Gunners as they look to get their Premier League season back on track.