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Former Chelsea and AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato 'could make a shock return to England with Birmingham weighing up a swoop' for the ex-Brazil international after Sao Paolo release

Birmingham City are lining up a move for striker Alexandre Pato, according to reports in Italy.

The 31-year-old has been without a club since reaching an agreement with Sao Paulo for the termination of his contract in August.

Now Italian outlet Calciomercato claim Aitor Karanka's Birmingham are considering bringing the former Chelsea and AC Milan forward back to English football.

Birmingham City are reportedly lining up a move for former Brazil striker Alexandre Pato
Pato (right) has been without a club since terminating his Sao Paulo contract in August

However, the report adds that there is also interest in the former Brazil international from Italy, with top-flight sides Genoa and Spezia monitoring his situation as well as Serie B outfit Monza.