Valencia’s efforts to strengthen their squad were temporarily paralysed following the crisis between general manager Mateu Alemany and the club’s owner Peter Lim.
Though it has now been resolved, Los Che’s transfer business, in terms of incomings, hasn’t progressed well.
According to Cadena Ser, as relayed by AS, Valencia have turned their attention towards Manchester City’s Eliaquim Mangala after struggling to sign Alaves’ Víctor Laguardia.
Alaves are demanding a €10-12m fee for Laguardia, which Valencia are unwilling to pay. Therefore, Pep Guardiola’s centre-back has emerged as ‘real option’ for them.
Valencia will not be able to meet his current wages and Mangala would have to lower his salary demands to make things work.
Manchester City allowed Mangala to go out on loan to Valencia during the 2016/17 season and his return to the club is now ‘seriously’ considered.
