AC Milan are moving for Manchester City outcast Eliaquim Mangala.

The Daily Star says Milan have made a move for Mangala. And that put them into competition with Valencia, who want defender Mangala to replace Arsenal-bound Shkodran Mustafi, 24.

That £30million deal will lead to the Spanish club bidding for French defender Mangala, 25. Valencia value Mangala at £18m and the centre-back has been omitted from City's Champions League squad.

That has alerted Milan, who have been in touch with Mangala's agent Jorge Mendes. The Italian club are offering a 12-month loan with a view to an £18m deal summer.