The Sunday Mirror reports that City have made an approach for the Brazilian right-back.
Alves is reportedly keen for an opportunity to speak to City regarding a move.
City are ready to treble the £62,000-a-week that Alves currently is earning at Barcelona.
A club source told the Sunday Mirror: “City’s interest is 100 per cent and Dani is excited by the prospect of playing in the English Premier League for a club that has plans to become the best in the world.”