Manchester City are considering a swap move for AC Milan striker Alexandre Pato.

The Mirror says City are back on alert after Pato hinted at a rift with coach Massimiliano Allegri.

The Brazilian striker could be a possible makeweight as the San Siro side attempt to sign Eastlands rebel Carlos Tevez.

Pato has also been linked with Paris St Germain and talk of his possible departure will only grow louder after he said: "I would like to have a more direct relationship with Allegri.

"I won't say much more. If he thinks it is right to criticise me, then I have to keep my head down and work. I have to respect what the coach says.

"But the fact remains that if he has seen something wrong with my game then he should come to me directly so we can discuss it."