Barcelona fullback Daniel Alves knows the door is open to a move to Manchester City.

The Brazil international knows City attempted to sign him in the summer as he waited to open new contract talks with Barca.

Alves is due to begin negotiations after international week, but won't shut the door on a move to City.

AS says City officials have maintained contact and assured Alves: "If there are problems, know that our door is always open."

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