Chelsea are ready to pay £45 million for Alexandre Pato, but will then immediately loan the teenager back to AC Milan until the end of the this season.
The Blues have long been linked with the Brazilian striker but have already had several approaches rejected out of hand by the Rossoneri hierachy.
But Chelsea believe this time they come up with a deal that will please all parties.
A Chelsea insider told the News of the World: "Carlo Ancelotti's so keen to capture Pato that he will pay a club record fee and still allow the kid to stay at Milan for another season.
"The boy would come to Chelsea right now but Milan have just sold Kaká and do not want to lose another top star.
"That's why this deal could make all the difference. Milan get their money up front and keep his services for one more season and have plenty of time to scout a replacement.
"Chelsea are hoping it is the perfect deal both for them and for Milan."
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The Blues have long been linked with the Brazilian striker but have already had several approaches rejected out of hand by the Rossoneri hierachy.
But Chelsea believe this time they come up with a deal that will please all parties.
A Chelsea insider told the News of the World: "Carlo Ancelotti's so keen to capture Pato that he will pay a club record fee and still allow the kid to stay at Milan for another season.
"The boy would come to Chelsea right now but Milan have just sold Kaká and do not want to lose another top star.
"That's why this deal could make all the difference. Milan get their money up front and keep his services for one more season and have plenty of time to scout a replacement.
"Chelsea are hoping it is the perfect deal both for them and for Milan."
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