Mangala could leave Manchester City – Should Everton make a move?

Follow us on Google Discover

Eliaquim Mangala has admitted he could leave Manchester City so should Everton seriously consider him?

Eliaquim Mangala of Manchester City in action during the UEFA Champions League group F match against Feyenoord.

Eliaquim Mangala has admitted that he could leave Manchester City in the January transfer window having played just five times in all competitions this season.

Mangala has fallen down the pecking order at the Etihad Stadium and is behind captain Vincent Kompany, Nicolas Otamendi and John Stones for a place in defence.

Manager Pep Guardiola is also believed to be looking to sign another centre-back in the New Year having failed to land Jonny Evans from West Bromwich Albion over the summer and Southampton’s Virgil van Dijk could be top of the list.

Josep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City, reacts during the UEFA Champions League group F match against Feyenoord.

“I’m very realistic. I know everything can happen. I am here today,” Mangala was quoted by the Sun.

“Whether I will be here in two months, next summer, one year, you never know. The only thing you can do is to be focused on what I can control.

“At the moment I am in the squad, I am at this club. I am going to work, to help my team-mates, whether I am playing or not.”

Manchester City’s Spanish manager Pep Guardiola (L) and Manchester City’s French defender Eliaquim Mangala attend a press conference at the City Football Academy in Manchester, north west…

If Mangala were to leave City then should Everton consider trying to keep the 26-year-old in the Premier League considering their issues at the back this term?

Captain Phil Jagielka is now 35-years-old and coming towards the end of his career, while the form of Ashley Williams has badly declined over the past 12 months.

This leaves new signing Michael Keane and youngster Mason Holgate as options in central defence and Mangala could arguably be what the Toffees need to boost their options having already conceded 24 league goals in 12 matches in the 2017/18 campaign.