Transfer window 2014: Man City want Porto's Mangala & Fernando

Manchester City are attempting to sign Porto pair Eliaquim Mangala and Fernando.

City manager Manuel Pellegrini was cagey about new arrivals after the 5-1 win at Tottenham on Wednesday.

However, both players may join the Premier League leaders before the transfer window closes on Friday.

France defender Mangala, 22, is rated at £35m and is one of Europe's most coveted talents, while Fernando, 26, would add to City's midfield resources.

Mangala is also attracting attention  from Manchester United and Paris St-Germain.

If he moves to Etihad Stadium, it reopens the possibility of a loan move for England defender Joleon Lescott, who has played just eight Premier League games this season and has been a target for West Ham United. 

Fernando was the subject of interest from Everton on deadline day last August, when manager Roberto Martinez attended a work permit hearing before the deal fell through. 

He has also been linked with a move to AC Milan.