Ezequiel Lavezzi close to Paris Saint-Germain switch

Ezequiel Lavezzi has described his proposed transfer to Paris Saint-Germain as a "mere formality".

The Argentine international had been heavily linked with a number of European clubs this summer, although few were understood to be to afford Napoli's asking price.

The demands were no problem for PSG though, whose Qatari owners have vowed to sign some of Europe's best players for the club.

"I have not yet signed for PSG," Lavezzi told canal-supporters.com. "We have to set a date, but it is a mere formality."

The 27-year-old is believed to be costing in the region of £30m.