Ferrari, who had a loan spell at Everton in the 2005/06 season, is a free agent after seeing out his contract at Roma.
Roma have not given up hope of agreeing a new deal with Ferrari although his Bosman status has alerted a number of clubs.
City are believed to be ready to send an entourage to Italy next week to hold talks with Ferrari's representatives about a possible return to England.
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