Tottenham and Arsenal eye up January move for Corinthians striker Pato as Brazilian admits Spurs failed with summer bid

Wanted man: Alexandre Pato says Tottenham failed in a summer bid to sign him from Corinthians

Corinthians striker Alexandre Pato has confirmed Tottenham failed in a bid to sign him in the summer.

Tottenham remain keen on Pato ahead of the January window despite the former AC Milan forward's dip in form while Arsenal are also interested.

Pato told Sportv: 'Tottenham had called Corinthians to ask for my transfer. I sat at the table with the club and my agent and I decided I wanted to stay.'