Tag: Eliaquim Mangala
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Liverpool in talks to sign £32m Roma defender
Roma have offered Liverpool the chance to sign wantaway defender Mehdi Benatia for £32million, Football Express News can reveal. The centre-half had been in line to join Manchester City but the champions have pulled the plug after reaching an agreement with Porto’s Eliaquim Mangala, who has undergone a medical. A source close to Anfield told…
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Manchester City agree £32m French defender deal
Football Express News understands that Manchester City have agreed a £32m deal for Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala. It is understood that Mangala was in Manchester over the weekend after being photographed with an official from the Premier League champions and following final negotiations and terms being agreed, it is now understood that a deal has…
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Serie A giants hold transfer talks with City and United
Juventus reportedly used trips to England during the pursuit of Manchester United’s Patrice Evra to step up their attempts to sign Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic. According to Italian source Tutto Mercato Web, the Turin giants’ delegation have made the Blues centre-half a priority acquisition and they have informed his club of their intentions. However,…
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Roma step up plans to sell City target
Serie A heavyweights Roma have already started to plan for life after Manchester City target Mehdi Benatia, according to fresh reports in the Italian media. The towering centre-half is unsettled in the capital following a disagreement over contract talks and is high on Blues boss Manuel Pellegrini’s wishlist. Il Romanista claims the Giallorossi’s sporting director…
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City press Porto star for an answer
Manchester City will issue an ultimatum to Porto’s Eliaquim Mangala next week after growing frustrated in their long-running pursuit of the defender, Football Express News understands. The 22-year-old, who was the subject of an unsuccessful Blues bid in January, insisted he would not make decisions about his future until France’s World Cup campaign came to…
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City target ‘feels betrayed’
Manchester City target Mehdi Benatia is becoming increasingly unsettled at Serie A side Roma, according to fresh reports in Italy. Il Tempo claims the Moroccan centre-half feels betrayed due to broken promised over a lucrative new contract and is anxious to leave the capital before the 2014-15 campaign gets started. However, there is something of…
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Liverpool face fight for Saints star
Roma are set to battle it out with Liverpool for the summer acquisition of Southampton centre-half Dejan Lovren, according to fresh reports in Italy. Il Messaggaro claims the Serie A side are likely to firm up their interest in the 24-year-old with a bid if they fail to persuade defender Mehdi Benatia to stay at…
