Source: Daily_Mail
Manchester City delegation look to discuss deal for Barcelona defender Dani Alves
Demanding a raise: Brazil right back Dani Alves wants parity with Barcelona's top earners[LNB]Manchester City are expected to step uptheir efforts to signDani Alves afterBarcelona said theywill not move oncontract negotiationswith the Brazilian.[LNB]Barca believe a Citydelegation are planningto watch their matchagainst Real Madrid onNovember 29 and thenlook to discuss signingthe player in January.[LNB]Alves, 27, is undercontract until thesummer of 2012 butprolonged talks aboutextending the dealhave broken down. [LNB]City are confirmed admirers of a player signed for £30million in 2008, and Barca have to decide whether to risk hisvalue decreasing.[LNB]City striker MarioBalotelli has failed todampen speculationabout his future whilespeaking to Italianmedia. [LNB]He said: 'The likelihood is that I will be at City up to June. I have a five-year contract and I can't say anything.'[LNB] Boateng admits getting trolleyed was not the best way to start life at Manchester City!Balotelli fuels AC Milan link by refusing to commit to City beyond the summer[LNB] Explore more:Places: Barcelona, Brazil
