Valencia have entered talks with Manchester City for Eliaquim Mangala.

The London Evening Standard says Valencia are in talks with City regarding Mangala as a potential replacement for Arsenal target Shkodran Mustafi.

Pep Guardiola bolstered his City defence by signing Everton centre-back John Stones for a reported £47.5million on Tuesday morning.

Valencia are lining up Mangala to potentially take the place of Mustafi if the Germany international makes the move to Arsenal, with Arsene Wenger looking for a new centre-back given recent injuries to Per Mertesacker and Gabriel.

The Spanish club want the 25-year-old defender on loan, but City want a permanent deal.