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Personally I'd be chuffed if Mangala is part of the deal - as we need 2 centre backs and he will fill one of those voids. I don't think there's enough time to sign two decent defenders permanently...

Let's remember, if Evans goes, we are left with only 4 senior defenders in Nyom, Dawson, Hegazi and McAuley. The latter is 37 and has a serious injury. So far, we've been playing with a midfielder at left back and no senior defender on the bench, which is a huge worry given that Hegazi has suffered from 2 cruciate ligament problems in the past.

Mangala comes in as part of the deal, we've instantly got an extra body in. The lad knows the league and prior to his time at City, has decent pedigree, with several French caps. I think he didn't fit at city because he's not a great 'footballer' but he might be a decent out and out defender, which would suit us. We know Pulis doesn't encourage playing out from the back anyway

This will mean we can use the Evans money to acquire the 2nd centre back and the much needed central midfielder to link the attack and defence.