Eliaquim Mangala

[pakito 17]

They have have won 2 of last 3 titles, they are reigning champions that have addressed their weak point (if they sing Mangala and if he doesnt flop) and increased depth. Take in conideration Pellegrinis 1st year, injuries to many key players, catastrophic away form at beginning of the season especially etc. SO I cant understand why people need to fight others who can admit they are favorites. That being said, I can still see us or other team beating them to the crown, its all about football. We will see that next season, it's gonna be tough competition and I'll love it. And I wish we will win 2 ''lucky'' titles in next few years

[The Skipper 20,593]

They have have won 2 of last 3 titles, they are reigning champions that have addressed their weak point (if they sing Mangala and if he doesnt flop) and increased depth. Take in conideration Pellegrinis 1st year, injuries to many key players, catastrophic away form at beginning of the season especially etc. SO I cant understand why people need to fight others who can admit they are favorites. That being said, I can still see us or other team beating them to the crown, its all about football. We will see that next season, it's gonna be tough competition and I'll love it. And I wish we will win 2 ''lucky'' titles in next few years

It's not admitting whether they're favourites or not... People are arguing against the notion that City will walk the league.

[Jase 43,479]

Manchester City confident of sealing £32m deal for Eliaquim Mangala

[petre.ispirescu 4,928]

According to the latest rumours the deal is not done yet. City and Porto have agreed terms, but Mangala has asked for another "period of reflection" because he is still waiting for a sign from Mourinho.

That's so funny haha. He really does not want to go there. But he should also know that Mourinho won't go near that amount Porto is asking for (€38-40m).

[sherry33 234]

According to the latest rumours the deal is not done yet. City and Porto have agreed terms, but Mangala has asked for another "period of reflection" because he is still waiting for a sign from Mourinho.

That's so funny haha. He really does not want to go there. But he should also know that Mourinho won't go near that amount Porto is asking for (€38-40m).

Would be funny to get him just so we can laugh at City but his price tag is to much.

[BenIsLegend 475]

Surprised no one has put this in here.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28476691

Better shots of the video here even though it is 101GG http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/man-city-leak-footage-of-eliaquim-mangala-signing-for-the-club-remove-it-but-it-still-exists-video/

[The Chels 2,502]

Surprised no one has put this in here.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/28476691

Better shots of the video here even though it is 101GG http://www.101greatgoals.com/blog/man-city-leak-footage-of-eliaquim-mangala-signing-for-the-club-remove-it-but-it-still-exists-video/

That was from his medical which was a while ago. Strange that they've not signed him yet although I read his girlfriend isn't keen on living in Manchester so that might have stalled the deal.

[pakito 17]

Papers are saying this transfer is taking so long because of 3rd party ownership or crap

[BenIsLegend 475]

That was from his medical which was a while ago. Strange that they've not signed him yet although I read his girlfriend isn't keen on living in Manchester so that might have stalled the deal.

Don't blame her.

[The Chels 2,502]

Don't blame her.

...Why not?

[BenIsLegend 475]

...Why not?

I wouldn't be keen on living in Manchester haha

[sherry33 234]

I wouldn't be keen on living in Manchester haha

Manchester is a great city, you can visit the SAF statue

[The Chels 2,502]

I wouldn't be keen on living in Manchester haha

Oh I thought you were telling me not to blame her

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

City sign for 32m apparently, look a bit steep and I would prefer Benatia, Varane or Hummels when they become available in a couple of years when Terry leaves anyway.

[nadavTKL 1,787]

Porto are saying they got 30m euros from the deal, when they only had 57.6 of Mangala' rights. It means City paid in total the absurd amount of 52m euros (42 in pounds).

Mangala is good and talented, but i hear a lot of claims about his defensive errors. Didnt played a minute in the WC also.

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

Porto are saying they got 30m euros from the deal, when they only had 57.6 of Mangala' rights. It means City paid in total the absurd amount of 52m euros (42 in pounds).

Mangala is good and talented, but i hear a lot of claims about his errors, Didnt played a minute in the WC also.

Well tbf with Koscielny in top form and Varane being a better CB, it was always hard for him. Also Sakho is prefered by Deschamp for some reason. He is the future though along with Varane.

[Special Juan 27,101]

Between the Luiz transfer and this it's madness.

[Alan Partridge 1,124]

Get done for FFP then go on to spend more millions