Harare, Zimbabwe (News of the South) – Dani Alves is to join Paris Saint-Germain and is expected to be announced on Wednesday. Manchester City had been keen to sign the Juventus and Brazil right-back, who played for Pep Guardiola at Barcelona, and the City manager will be dismayed to miss out.
The 34-year-old had agreed a contract in principle with City but was persuaded to join PSG, where he is set to sign a two-year deal. It is understood PSG offered Alves more in wages.
Guardiola needs to strengthen at full-back after letting go Pablo Zabaleta, Gaël Clichy and Bacary Sagna. He had earmarked Alves as the main priority because of his experience and what he would bring to the dressing room.
City will have to consider going back to Tottenham Hotspur to see whether they can reach a deal to sign Kyle Walker. Spurs are holding out for £50m for the England full-back.
Guardiola has already added Monaco’s attacking midfielder Bernardo Silva (£43.6m) and the Benfica goalkeeper Ederson (£34.9m) to his squad.
Chelsea are stepping up their attempts to secure the Real Madrid right-back, Danilo. The Premier League champions also retain an interest in the Juventus wing-back Alex Sandro but are keen to add competition for places on the opposite flank. – Guardian
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