Manchester City are in talks with Porto over the signing of defender Eliaquim Mangala, according to Sky sources. The 23-year-old has long been a target for City, with the France international viewed as the ideal player to slot in alongside captain Vincent Kompany at the heart of the defence. The club attempted to sign Mangala during the January transfer window but were unable to agree terms ...Full Story »

The 23-year-old central defender has agreed to join the Premier League champions, while a £31.8m deal for the France international has been finalised with Porto Manchester City's prolonged pursuit of Eliaquim Mangala is poised to come to a successful conclusion after the France international decided to sign for the Premier League champions. City have agreed a €40 million [£31...Full Story »

CHELSEA and Manchester United are set to battle for Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala after Barcelona withdrew from the race to sign the French star. BATTLE: United and Chelsea are set to bid for Porto star Magala Mangala is wanted at Old Trafford by new boss Louis Van Gaal as he seeks to rebuild United after their dismal 2013-14 season. Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is also on the lookout for a d...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED are in contention to hijack Manchester City's bid for Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala. A MAN IN DEMAND: Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala is a target for both Manchester City and Manchester United The 23-year-old is Manuel Pellegrini's top summer transfer target as he looks to find a partner for captain Vincent Kompany. City are ready to splash out £30m, but United have b...Full Story »

The Premier League champions failed to agree a fee with Porto for the defender in January and the France international says that London would be the more appealing destination Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala says that he would prefer to move to Chelsea rather than Premier League champions Manchester City as the race heats up for the 23-year-old's signature. The France international has impre...Full Story »

DAVID MOYES is poised to step up his bid to sign France and Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala. HE'S THE MAN: Moyes wants Mangala to replace Nemanja Vidic at Old Trafford The Manchester United boss had him watched for a THIRD time on Sunday when he starred in Porto’s 2-1 win at Gil Vicente. Moyes wants Mangala to replace Nemanja Vidic in what will be a much-changed back four at Old Traffo...Full Story »

Manchester City have admitted defeat in their attempts to sign Porto pair Eliaquim Mangala and Fernando. Eliaquim Mangala is highly-rated by FC Porto. The Premier League leaders had hoped to bring in the French defender and the Brazilian midfielder in a double deal that could have cost them up to 35 million pounds. Instead, they have resigned themselves to finishing January without making any...Full Story »

JOSE MOURINHO wants Porto centre-half Eliaquim Mangala as his first Chelsea buy — but not at the £30million asking price. The Special One targeted the 22-year-old after signing a four-year contract on Tuesday to become Chelsea boss. And he reckons he can land the French ace despite the player’s concerns about regular football. But Chelsea will not match the £30m buy-out ...Full Story »