Eliaquim Mangala has been linked with a move to Newcastle United.
Manchester City’s Eliaquim Mangala
Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala has been linked with a move to Newcastle United by The Mail.
The Toon are preparing to kick off a summer spending spree after clinching a return to the Premier League.
Mangala has been on loan at Rafa Benitez’s former club Valencia this season although it is unclear if Los Che intend to sign him permanently.
Manchester City’s Eliaquim Mangala
The centre-back was signed by City in 2014 from Porto where he gained a big reputation, yet he was unable to live up to the hype.
Rafa Benitez may fancy his chances at getting him back to his best, especially if he can secure his signing for a knockdown price.
The Mail report Newcastle are also interested in signing his City teammate Fernando.
Manchester United’s Antonio Valencia fouls Manchester City’s Fernando
Mangala’s signature could be a masterstroke but there are some worried Newcastle fans too who recall his unconvincing displays for Manchester City.
It is never a good sign when he is compared to fellow Frenchman and major Toon flop Jean Alain Boumsong.
Here is a look at the split fan reaction on Twitter…
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