Chelsea target Eliaquim Mangala will not be sold cheap

FC Porto have announced that Chelsea target Eliaquim Mangala will not be sold cheap. The 22-year-old defender is believed to be the prime defensive target for Jose Mourinho this summer, but landing him at Stamford Bridge won’t be an easy task for the Blues reports Skysports.
FC Porto president Pinto Da Costa has declared, Eliaquim Mangala won’t be sold unless the buyer meet the £42.4 million releasing clause inserted in the players current contract. The club is adamant that the transfer talks will not be open unless they match with the fee.
According to various media reports Manager Jose Mourinho consider Mangala as a future replacement for Captain John Terry, who is nearing the end of his career. Meanwhile, young Brazilian David Luiz is under the radar of Spanish giants Barcelona.
“Eliaquim Mangala will only leave our club if someone pays the release clause” said Pinto Da Costa.
The 22-year-old France International joined the Portuguese club from Belgian side Standard Liège two seasons ago for just £ 5.7 million. He soon became a first team regular and earned his reputation all over Europe making him a hot target for many top clubs across Europe. He scored 5 goals for Porto last season from 36 games. He is a natural centre defender, but also capable of playing as a right full back.
However, It is too expensive to buy a defender for the £42.4 million especially when UEFA financial fair play rules are about to kick off. Mourinho has earlier stated on the press conference that, Chelsea won’t be splashing cash on the market this term and they have already signed Andre Schurrle for £19million. Chelsea have John Terry, Gary Cahill, Branislav Ivanovic and David Luiz in their defense and Mourinho is believed to be focusing more on the academy. However, I won’t be surprised, if Chelsea turns their attention to Raphael Varane, who flourished greatly under Mourinho’s guidance at Real Madrid.
ELIAQUIM MANGALA

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Date of birth: 13.02.1991 Place of birth: Paris Age: 22 Height: 1,88 Nationality:   France Congo DR Position: Defence – Centre Back Foot: both Market value: 7.500.000 £ 8.500.000 € Player’s agent: Dr. Michael Becker

Chelsea once had the very best defensive record under Jose Mourinho, but over the recent years the mighty wall had few holes. Jose Mourinho is hoping to fill the gaps on this return.

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