Report: Paris Saint-Germain want Luis Figo to replace Leonardo

Paris Saint-Germain reportedly want former Portuguese international Luis Figo to become the French club's new sporting director.

The 40-year-old, who currently serves in an ambassadorial role at Inter Milan, leads a list of candidates that has been drawn up by PSG, according to Le Parisien.

Former sporting director Leonardo stood down from his position in the summer after gaining a suspension for pushing a match official last season.

It is believed that former PSG striker Pedro Miguel Pauleta is also among the list of targets.