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The Brazilian is set to move to Old Trafford on July 1 when his contract at Barcelona expires, according to reports in Spain.

The right-back had emerged as one of Louis van Gaal's top transfer targets as the Dutchman looks to strengthen his defence ahead of a title challenge next season.

And the Red Devils had stepped up their interest in the last couple of weeks after switching their attention away from Southampton's Nathaniel Clyne.

Barcelona had been hoping to persuade Alves to sign a new contract at the Camp Nou and the former Sevilla star said last week that he would decide his future after Saturday's Champions League final.

But it is claimed the 32-year-old has already agreed terms with United to move to the Premier League.

Alves had also been a target for Liverpool but his wages and the failure to qualify for the Champions League saw them withdraw their interest and they have now focused on tying up a deal for Clyne.

Alves recently hit out at Barcelona, accusing them of showing him a lack of respect and claiming he had heard all season that he was to be released.

"I am with the team 200 per cent but with the board, about 10 per cent - as it is, I have one foot, half a body and almost my head out of the club," Alves said.

"I don't think about money, all I am asking for is respect for the job I do like any other professional.

"I've spent the whole season hearing that I was going to be offloaded. My contract expires on the 30th of [June].

"What I cannot abide is when everything I have done during all of my time at this club is devalued - more than what a few people inside the club might think about me."

Should United confirm the deal, Alves would become their second summer signing following the arrival of Memphis Depay from PSV Eindhoven for £25m.