Pato part of consortium set to take over Northampton Town – BBC Sport

According to BBC Sport, a consortium that includes former AC Milan and Brazil forward Alexandre Pato is set to purchase a majority stake in League Two club Northampton Town.

BBC Sport understands that the group is close to completing a takeover of the Cobblers, with Pato taking a role in the club's ownership structure. The Brazilian previously played for AC Milan and the Brazil national team, though no further details of the deal have been confirmed.

Northampton Town currently compete in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. The proposed takeover would bring a high-profile former international into the club's ownership, and readers can find related match highlights on this site.