Seal to adopt Heidi Klum's daughter

Heidi Klum's father has revealed that Seal wants to adopt her 5-year-old daughter Leni before Christmas.

The 'Kiss From A Rose' singer, who has three other children with Klum, apparently wants to formally become the father of her daughter from her relationship with Formula One boss Flavio Briatore.

Guenther Klum is quoted by MSN as saying: "Heidi, Seal and the kids have always been a happy family - in everyday life and in their hearts. Then they should also be happy on paper."

Seal and the German model got together when she was still pregnant with Leni. He has previously said: "Leni is my daughter."