The Brazilian has already had a falling out with the coach early in the season over his automatic selection to the AC starting lineup.
Chelsea were linked with the player during former AC milan coach Carlo Ancelotti's time at the club and could now move for the player again.
City have been keen on bringing the striker to Eastlands to add to their star studded squad but Milan have insisted Pato will not join City as part of any deal for Carlos Tevez.
Arsene Wenger is set to announce a short-term loan deal for former club legend Thierry Henry and is believed to be keen to add another striker to his ranks with Gervinho and Chamakh otherwise engaged at the African Nations Cup..
Source: DSG
