Eliaquim Mangala may be on his way to Lyon.

The Manchester City defender, who was purchased from Porto for £42m, spent last season on loan at Valencia.

Los Che failed to take up their option to make the move permanent, however, the Daily Mail now reports that Lyon are close to securing a deal for the 26-year old.

The Ligue 1 club are keen to take the France international on loan, but City are hoping to cut their losses and seal an £18m deal.