MX23RW : Saturday, December 14 13:25:50| >> :120:5778:5778:

Report: Chelsea plot Robin van Persie swoop

A report claims that Chelsea will switch their attention to Robin van Persie if they are unable to complete a deal to sign Alexandre Pato.

Chelsea could reportedly make a late bid to bring Robin van Persie back to the Premier League.

The Blues are believed to be in the market for a new striker this month, with Brazilian frontman Alexandre Pato said to be close to completing a loan switch to Stamford Bridge.

However, The Express claims that, should the move for Pato fall through, interim boss Guus Hiddink will turn to his fellow Dutchman Van Persie.

The Netherlands international ended an 11-year stint in England last summer when he left Manchester United to join Turkish side Fenerbahce.

There have been suggestions, though, that the 32-year-old has struggled to adapt to life in Istanbul.

ID:265083: cacheID:265083:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:1427:
Written by
Liam Apicella
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Alexandre Pato in action for Sao Paolo in May 2015
Read Next:
Guus Hiddink 'unsure' on Alexandre Pato?
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool14112129111835
2Chelsea1594235181731
3Arsenal1585229151429
4Manchester CityMan City158342721627
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest157441918125
6Aston Villa157442323025
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton156632522324
8Bournemouth157352320324
9Brentford157263128323
10Fulham156542220223
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1562731191220
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle155551921-220
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd155461918119
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Everton143561421-714
16Leicester CityLeicester153572130-914
17Crystal Palace152761420-613
18Ipswich TownIpswich151681427-139
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1523102338-159
20Southampton1512121131-205


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!