Manchester City in 'advanced negotiations to sign Porto's Eliaquim Mangala'

Manchester City are reportedly edging closer to agreeing a summer move for Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala and midfielder Fernando.

The former Premier League champions are favourites to land the 23-year-old after their failure to secure both players' signatures in the January transfer window.

According to The Telegraph, City have reached an advanced stage in their talks with Porto regarding the pair, despite reported interest in £30m-rated Mangala from Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain.

Reports have claimed that City manager Manuel Pellegrini will focus on recruiting defensive targets, with Arsenal's Bacary Sagna also believed to be an option should the Frenchman become a free agent in the summer.