Alexandre Pato to Chelsea: Latest transfer news including Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool

Today's latest transfer news and gossip at your fingertips as the January transfer window hurtles on

Alexandre Pato has been linked with Chelsea (Getty)

Welcome to live coverage of the January transfer window from the Independent on a day which would see developments in Chelsea’s pursuit of Alexandre Pato and Liverpool’s Alex Teixeira chase.

The Blues are looking for extra firepower amid rumours that Loic Remy may leave while Jurgen Klopp has an injury crisis to fix at Anfield. Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri, meanwhile, has admitted he is on the look-out for a new striker to aid their title-hunt. Elsewhere, Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has openly discussed the time he almost signed Lionel Messi while at Espanyol.

• Mauricio Pochetinno reveals he almost signed Lionel Messi
• Alex Teixeira wants to secure Liverpool switch
• Claudio Ranieri eyes new Leicester striker
• Victor Valdes finally seals Old Trafford exit
• Nicklas Bendtner set for Premier League return?

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