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Striker Pato linked to Wolfsburg

Xinhua, August 18, 2015 Adjust font size:

Former AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato could be headed to German club Wolfsburg, according to media reports in Brazil on Monday.

The 25-year-old has been in prolific form for Brazil's Sao Paulo this year, scoring 18 goals from 35 matches.

ESPN Brasil reported that Wolfsburg see the Brazil international as an ideal replacement for Croatian forward Ivan Perisic, who is said to be close to joining Inter Milan.

But the Bundesliga outfit face competition for Pato's signature from Tottenham Hotspur, the portal added.

Pato was once considered one of the world's most promising strikers but has been beset in recent seasons by poor form and injury. Endi