3) Eliaquim Mangala (Porto to Manchester City)
One of the most in-demand young defenders in Europe for some time now, it is being reported that Manchester City are closing in on the signing of Porto centre-back Eliaquim Mangala. The 23-year-old is a superb talent and has also been linked with the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Barcelona in the past, but may now have chosen a £32m move to the Etihad Stadium to improve Manuel Pellegrini’s options at the back. Although there was some question in Mangala’s mind about whether to sign for City, he now seems to have been convinced, and looks all set to become the club’s fourth signing of the summer, following his former Porto team-mate Fernando to Manchester.