The reigning Premier League champions Chelsea have finally announced the signing of Corinthians forward Alexandre Pato on loan deal.
Welcome to Stamford Bridge, @AlexandrePato! pic.twitter.com/dFeqffbjTl
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) January 29, 2016
But the move to the west London club has not been greeted by a positive response from Chelsea fans on Twitter.
Former Dutch national manager Guus Hiddink is reportedly set to replace just-sacked Jose Mourinho as Chelsea’s interim manager for the second time.
Hiddink could be appointed at the Stamford Bridge on Saturday’s when the Blues will host Sunderland in the 17th Premier League week.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has stated that the Blues will “fight” for the top four place this season following a disappointing start to the campaign.
The west London outfit are currently 15th in the league table after losing seven games, two draws and four wins so far.
Manchester United have reportedly stepped up their interest to the signing of Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann in January, according to The Sunday Express.
View image | gettyimages.comThe France international has been strongly linked with the Premier League champions but United could benefit from uncertainty surrounding over Jose Mourinho’s future at the west London club.
The defending League Cup champions Chelsea have been crashed out of the League Cup on Tuesday night visit to Stoke, losing 5-4 on penalties after 120 minutes.
The Belgian playmaker Eden Hazard was the only player in the shootout who failed to convert the crucial penalty.
Inevitably, the fans took to twitter to criticise Jose Mourinho: