Sunderland are chasing Corinthians striker Alexandre Pato.

The Sunday Mirror says Sunderland have been offered the chance to sign Brazil striker Pato for £5million.

The Black Cats – who have agreed to sell Connor Wickham to Crystal Palace for £9m – have opened talks on Pato, 25.

The former AC Milan star is on loan to Sao Paulo from Corinthians, where he has rediscovered his form.