Alexandre Pato has contacted Chelsea midfielder Willian and third choice goalkeeper Marco Amelia as he weighs up a potential move to Stamford Bridge in January.
The 26-year-old striker is currently playing for Corinthians in his home country of Brazil but with Chelsea lining up a move, he has discussed life in London with his compatriots.
The Premier League champions, currently languishing in 14th and only four points above the relegation zone, are looking to bolster their firepower in attack with Loic Remy linked with a move away.
Pato was widely regarded as one of the hottest attacking prospects in Europe during the first half of his five-year spell at AC Milan from 2007 until 2012.
He scored 51 goals in 117 games at the club but the final two years were stifled by injury problems.
Pato returned to Brazil with Corinthians in 2013 and his time back home has also included a loan spell at Sao Paolo.
But it is England and the Champions League which Pato yearns for, as he told Sportsmail in December.
‘I remember my first time in the Champions League. I was 18 and it was Arsenal against Milan at The Emirates,’ Pato said.
‘The night before, I remember I put my music on my iPod. I was lying in bed and I listened to the Champions League music. That was my Champions League debut, my first time. It was beautiful. When I went out onto the pitch it was just “wow”.
‘I like the emotion in the English league. My special thing is my speed. I’m fast. I don’t think the physical part of English football would be a problem. I have spoken to Willian, Firmino, Coutinho and David Luiz before. I think Brazilian players can play here.’ Daily Mail
