Liverpool step up Dani Alves chase

Liverpool are apparently ready to fight it out with the likes of Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United to the signing of Barcelona defender Dani Alves this summer.

Alves is expected to exit Camp Nou once his contract comes to a close at the end of the season.

There have been talks that the Brazil international favours a switch to Ligue 1 with Paris Saint-Germain.

However, The Mirror claims that the Reds are hopeful of pipping Les Parisiens as well as the Red Devils to the player's signature during the summer transfer window.

Liverpool are currently fifth in the Premier League, two points adrift of fourth-placed Manchester United.