PSG lead chase for Dani Alves

Barcelona's Brazilian defender Dani Alves is closing in on a switch to Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain, according to The Star.

The 31-year-old's current deal at Camp Nou in the summer, and has been associated with the likes of Manchester United and Manchester City in recent months.

However, The Star claims that Laurent Blanc's side have emerged as front-runners to sign up the former Sevilla man.

Alves has made over 200 appearances for the Catalan giants since his move from Sevilla in 2008.