Alexandre Pato (Corinthians) -> Chelsea (loan)

Former AC Milan standout Alexandre Pato set to join Liverpool

It looks like Jürgen Klopp is set to make his first signing as manager of Liverpool, bringing Alexandre Pato to Anfield.

Once one of the most prized talents in the world, Pato’s career slowed as he returned from Europe to his native Brazil, where he currently plays for Corinthians, on loan from Sao Paulo.

Sao Paulo president Roberto de Andrade said a deal was in the works for Pato to join Liverpool, in a move that will reportedly cost around $21.5 million.

"There is an agreement in principle with Liverpool for the transfer in the coming weeks.

Pato had long expressed a desire to return to Europe.

Liverpool await, there are a few missing details, but Klopp will have a new reinforcement and for Pato the Premier League will be a new springboard."

Pato burst onto the scene as an 18-year-old with AC Milan in 2007. He won the Golden Boy award as the best player in Europe under the age of 21 in 2009 after scoring 18 goals for the club. However, a string of injuries and a dip in form saw him fall out of favor at Milan, as he returned to Brazil in 2013.

Now 26, Pato’s name came up this summer for a possible return to Europe. The striker admitted he was in talks with Manchester United on deadline day, but was unable to work out a deal. At Liverpool, Pato would join fellow Brazilians Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino, and would give an added boost to a side that has had trouble scoring all season.

http://soccer.nbcsports.com/2015/11/07/former-ac-milan-brazil-international-alexandre-pato-set-to-join-liverpool/

Lots of sources saying this. None really that reliable. Wouldn't hold my breath on this one.

Another player that is somewhat injury prone. Not the best route to follow IMO.

The last line of that article fails to mention Lucas Leiva as well...he would be like a father figure to all 3 of them.

However, a string of injuries

Yep.  Sounds like the kind of striker we'd go for.

Pato actually isn't injury prone at all anymore.

The regular muscular injuries he sustained at Milan were a result of a very late growth spurt which caused an imbalance in his body. It took doctors a long time to figure this out by which time injuries had taken a toll on Pato causing him to lose some of his pace.

He seems to be over these muscular problems completely now and though he has lost the blistering pace he once had he has changed his game to be more technical with excellent passing and positioning.

So I wouldn't be worried about Pato being injury prone my only concern is if he can cope with the pace and intensity of the PL.

He's worth a punt on a 6 month loan deal I think.

From what I've read he's been criticised by Corinthians for missing a lot of chances including open nets, before being loaned out. I don't see he would be a big upgrade form  markovic.

Loan with an option to buy has to be the way forward with this one.

Hell, no. Would be backup at best. He's a failed prospect and has gone back to Brazil for a reason, though he still seems to think of himself as some kind of genius. He once looked spectacular but is far from that level these days. I would pass.

I would like to think that for the money being touted around about this potential deal that we could find someone better than an injury prone flop from Serie A.

I imagine it's just the start of Silly season however, there will be plenty more stories of this ilk popping up in the coming weeks. Especially with the phrase "Klopp desperate to boost the squad he inherited from Rodgers".

That quote is a fake in the opening article i found out after a bit more research.

Hell, no. Would be backup at best. He's a failed prospect and has gone back to Brazil for a reason, though he still seems to think of himself as some kind of genius. He once looked spectacular but is far from that level these days. I would pass.

Enough for me to say no.

His agent has confirmed a move to us.

https://twitter.com/beettosaad/status/685927488430718976

Odd one this.

I am not happy with this one at all...If he is any good he would still play for AC Milan.I am not sure how would he get used to UK style of play.

Wow. I can upload my FIFA 11 team again and feel like I predicted the future.
I'm keeping Suarez in it though.

His agent has confirmed a move to us.

https://twitter.com/beettosaad/status/685927488430718976

Odd one this.

I don't think this is Pato's agent. And I sure as hell don't think he would be a good signing.

His agent has confirmed a move to us.

https://twitter.com/beettosaad/status/685927488430718976

Odd one this.

The next tweet says this

"This news is a tabloid in England and left in the morning!!!"

His agent has confirmed a move to us.

https://twitter.com/beettosaad/status/685927488430718976

Odd one this.

So much sh*t being spread around from Brazilian agents desperate for him to move about this one according to Tim Vickery on 5 Live last night (he's been saying this since October ever since these stupid rumours started).

No one is interested (that includes us) and it's pure desperate stuff from them really. More chance of me going to the moon that there is of Pato coming here.

So much sh*t being spread around from Brazilian agents desperate for him to move about this one according to Tim Vickery on 5 Live last night (he's been saying this since October ever since these stupid rumours started).

No one is interested (that includes us) and it's pure desperate stuff from them really. More chance of me going to the moon that there is of Pato coming here.

I was reading somewhere that Pato Inc or whatever his rights ownership group is called is bust and,
like you said, the rumours are from those desperate to get him back to Europe.

With the Premier League TV money running away again they're probably hoping some PL clubs come calling.

He may not he good enough but he isn't injury prone. He's had a combined 3 weeks out with injury in the past 3 seasons. He had growth hormone issues that caused him pain when he was younger as a result of playing way too much as a teenager. He has recovered from that issue and is fine now.
Don't think he'd be injured all the time here just think he'd be bullied by the likes of huth Shawcross mertesacker and the other units of this league. He knows where the back of the net is if he gets space but don't think he'd get as much space in this league too.

I don't think it would be that bad a news if true.
He may have failed to reach his full potential but is still talented and would be a decent squad player offering cover for either our strikers or am, and a 11m price tag isn't terribly excessive for him.
Also it's time we recruit a marquee signing for the physio room, would certainly raise the morale of all the players we have there.

15 million euros... I mean yea that's worth a gamble if true.

From what I've read consistency seems key, he can look like a world beater one week and then look out of place in the Brazilian league the next.

15 million euros... I mean yea that's worth a gamble if true.

From what I've read consistency seems key, he can look like a world beater one week and then look out of place in the Brazilian league the next.

Hell no that's not!!! Corinthians bought him for 15m euros 3 years ago and they're desperate to get rid of him

Don't believe the hype, he would go for much less and I wouldn't be surprised if he ended up in China

Hell no that's not!!! Corinthians bought him for 15m euros 3 years ago and they're desperate to get rid of him

Don't believe the hype, he would go for much less and I wouldn't be surprised if he ended up in China

Been seeing he's rejected a huge wage in China. If there's a footballing bone in his body he'll want another crack at the big time.

Been seeing he's rejected a huge wage in China. If there's a footballing bone in his body he'll want another crack at the big time.

I won't begrudge him another crack at the big time, I just hope it's not with us.