Porto are willing to slash their asking price for Eliaquim Mangala and Fernando in negotiations with Manchester City. City have been tracking Mangala, 22, for some time knowing the buyout clause in the Frenchman's contract is £37.8m. Porto value Fernando, 26, at £7m even though the defensive midfielder from Brazil will be a free agent in the summer.
But the Daily Mail says it is understood that a joint figure of £35m could be agreed if City are prepared to do business before Friday's deadline.
