The Brazilian defender is believed to be closing on a move to the Etihad Stadium, but is currently in his homeland with a former Barcelona colleague
Dani Alves may be closing in on a move to Manchester City, but he is currently in Brazil playing beach volleyball with Neymar.
The 34-year-old full-back has been freed from his contract at Serie A champions Juventus, allowing him to take on a new challenge this summer.
He is expected to open a new chapter in his illustrious career in the Premier League, with a deal to reunite him with Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium in the pipeline - with Goal revealing that a two-year contract was agreed in June.