The Brazilian right-back, who will be a free agent as of the end of the season, has emerged as a Manchester United transfer target.
Spanish paper Mundo Deportivo claim Alves' agent, Dinorah Santa Ana, was summoned for talks with Barca officials to thrash out a deal.
The Catalan giants want a decision immediately so that they can find a replacement should Alves decide he wants to leave the Camp Nou.
Manchester United's hopes of landing Paul Pogba could be shattered by Manchester City.
Both clubs have been tracking the Juventus star for a while, but City could hold the key to a deal being struck.
The Daily Mirror claim City are ready to use Samir Nasri as bait to strike a deal for Pogba.
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It is thought Nasri had a big bust-up with Manuel Pellegrini and could be heading for the Etihad exit at the end of the season.
The Red Devils will send out scouts to watch Mauro Icardi in action this weekend.
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Icardi, who has also been linked to Chelsea, will be watched by scouts when Inter Milan take on Verona.
Italian news outlet Tuttomercatoweb claim the Red Devils want to sign the Argentine with Radamel Falcao set to return to Monaco after his loan deal expires.
