Pep Guardiola could be set to hand centre-back Eliaquim Mangala (26) a reprieve and keep him at the club this season. [The Guardian]
Mangala has returned to training with the first-team squad, while Nasri, Bony & Denayer are not involved with the main group. [The Guardian]
With time running out for Manchester City to sign a fourth-choice centre-back to replace Kolarov, Mangala could get a reprieve. [Daily Mail]