Rumour: Manchester City to renew interest in Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala

Porto’s French defender Eliaquim Mangala

According to several reports, Manchester City are not giving up in their pursuit of highly rated Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala, hoping to scalp him in the summer.

The center back was heavily linked with a deadline day January move to the Etihad, however, the deal faltered in the dying minutes of the transfer window.

Manuel Pellegrini, has been tracking the Frenchman for a long time now, as he looks to bolster his leaky defence, and is certain of securing the player’s services in the subsequent summer transfer window.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho, who came to the fore with his managerial exploits in Porto, would like to think otherwise, as he looks to shrug off competition from the mighty Manchester City.

If the Citizens win the Premier League, which looks increasingly likely, a move to Manchester could prove to be too hard to resist for the coveted 22-year old.