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Nuno Santo has wanted Wolves target Mangala since 2016

Eliaquim Mangala of Everton warms up ahead of the Premier League match between Everton and Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on February 10, 2018 in ...
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Wolves have been linked with Manchester City’s Eliaquim Mangala.

Eliaquim Mangala of Everton warms up ahead of the Premier League match between Everton and Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on February 10, 2018 in Liverpool, England.

Wolves have been linked with a move for Manchester City centre-back Eliaquim Mangala.

The Sun report newly promoted Wolves are keen on a move for the defender, who cost City £32 million in 2014.

Mangala is represented by Jorge Mendes, who has links to Wolves and has helped oversee several transfers into Molineux.

Manager Nuno Santo would relish the chance to get Mangala’s career back on track, having tried to sign him once already.

Manager of Wolves, Nuno Espirito Santo looks on during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Etihad Stadium on October 24, 2017 in...

Portuguese newspaper Record reported how Santo tried to sign Mangala on loan in 2016 for Porto.

Mangala ended up switching to Valencia on loan instead of returning to his former club.

Rolando Aarons of Newcastle United scores the opening goal under pressure from Eliaquim Mangala of Manchester City  during the Capital One Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester City...

The Frenchman may now be longing for the chance to work under Santo and join Wolves’ exciting revolution as they bid to shake up the Premier League next season.

Mangala, 27, has a point to prove after being overlooked by Pep Guardiola, and his recent spell at Everton did not work out after he picked up an injury after just one game.

He needs a fresh start and a switch to Wolves makes a lot of sense, although he will need to earn his place in the team instead of expecting to walk straight in.