Report: Arsenal to win race for Dani Alves

Barcelona full-back Dani Alves could turn down Manchester United in favour of a switch to Arsenal, according to reports.

By Joe Sharratt, Reporter

Published: February 7 2015 | 15:05

Last updated: February 9 2015 | 00:13

Arsenal are poised to beat Premier League rivals Manchester United to the signature of Barcelona defender Dani Alves, according to reports.

The 31-year-old Brazilian international's contract at the Camp Nou expires at the end of the season and no new deal has been offered by the La Liga club.

Louis van Gaal's side had been leading the chase for Alves, but Arsenal could now hijack the deal, the Daily Star claims.

Alves joined Barcelona from Sevilla in 2008 and has made over 200 appearances for the Catalan club.

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10	Newcastle United Newcastle	12	5	3	4	13	13	0	18
11	Brentford	12	5	2	5	22	22	0	17
12	Manchester United Man Utd	12	4	4	4	13	13	0	16
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14	West Ham United West Ham	12	4	3	5	15	19	-4	15
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19	Crystal Palace	12	1	5	6	10	17	-7	8
20	Southampton	12	1	1	10	9	24	-15	4