Corinthians are said to have reined in their demands as they look to get the striker's wage bill of their books

Alexandre Pato has left Brazil ahead of completing a loan move to Chelsea, reportsGloboesporte.

The Brazilian will complete a medical on Wednesday, with the Blues having come to an agreement over a six-month loan deal with the option to buy.

The report claims that the final details of the contract had been delayed due to Corinthians trying to extend the attacker's current deal to prevent him leaving for free in December, though an extension has now been ruled out.

Having failed to sell the player on for a projected €25 million, the Brazilian club are now glad to get the striker's wages off their books after a lack of interest, which will save Timao over €1 million during his six-month spell at Stamford Bridge.