Queens Park Rangers have reportedly declared their interest in signing Portuguese international Bruno Alves.
The Zenit St Petersburg defender is believed to be open to the possibility of a transfer this summer, with Italian clubs AC Milan and Juventus monitoring his situation closely.
However, QPR boss Mark Hughes is keen to acquire the 30-year-old and will firm up his interest by submitting a £10.9m offer to Zenit, according to Italian newspaper Tuttosport.
Hughes is said to have turned his attention to boosting his defensive ranks, having already signed a number of midfielders and strikers so far this summer.