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PSG not looking to take advantage of Neymar's legal troubles at Barcelona - Kluivert

Paris Saint-Germain director of football Patrick Kluivert is keen to sign a high-profile player, but has stressed he will not try to take advantage of Neymar's legal woes at Barcelona.

The Ligue 1 champions have continually been linked with a big-money for the 24-year-old, who is regarded as one of the top talents in world football.

On Wednesday, prosecutor Jose Perals requested a two-year sentence and a €10million fine for Neymar and his father, along with the same fine and a one-year prison term for his mother, on the grounds of alleged corruption in the Brazil captain's move from his homeland to LaLiga.

"It is always good to have a star in your team, but the team remains the most important. If the team is not alright, the star cannot shine," Kluivert told JDD.

"So I would not say no if there is a chance to sign a star, but I will not force it at all costs. Also because there are just a few superstars out there.

"Could Neymar's legal issues be an advantage to us? To be honest, what is happening to him is a real shame. We are not going to try to take advantage of this case."