19 May 2014 18:53:06
Any interest in Mangala ed? He's reported as telling BeinSport that he'd favour a move to Chelsea over City, but I don't see why we really need another cb.

{Ed002's Note - He is fishing. Eliaquim Mangala has been watched by many clubs but an unreasonable termination clause and a third party ownership issue put most off firming up enquiries. Although both Monaco and Chelsea approached Porto about a deal, it would need a negotiated price to stand any chance of completion. The price has seemingly not dumbed interest from the Manchester clubs. I am told by that Mr Moyes had someone looking at Mangala on behalf of Manchester United towards the end of the season and there has been a flurry of activity from Manchester City and both clubs fear interest from Real Madrid if they lose Varane.}

1.) 19 May 2014
Cheers Ed, seems unnecessary to spend that much on a CB only tested in Portugal, particularly when we've already signed Zouma and have Kalas coming through. Is interest in a CB due to the possibility of D.Luiz's sale or is it unrelated?

{Ed002's Note - There remains interest in Varane.}

2.) 20 May 2014
20 May 2014 13:49:15
And please do not forget Chelsea also have had Nathan Ake on the subs bench for quite some time now.