Defender E.Mangala could still join "Man Utd" club in winter (VIDEO) © EuroFootball.com

"Manchester United" is leading the race for "Porto" center-back Eliaquim Mangala, reports English "The Guardian". In the summer, it was rumored that the young 22-year-old Frenchman would put on the shirt of one of England's giants, but the Porto team had no intention of selling the defender. According to reports, "Man Utd" will try to acquire E. Mangala even in winter, but the player is currently valued at a very high amount - 38 million pounds sterling. The Frenchman was an alternative to center-back Rio Ferdinand in the "Red Devils" team, who is already 34 years old. The strong-built player from France has been playing for "Porto" since 2011 and during this time he has played 53 matches. E. Mangala playing highlights