Inter Milan are confident of sealing a loan deal for Manchester City misfit Eliaquim Mangala.

The deal has stalled while City chase West Brom centre half Jonny Evans but Inter are still hopeful of getting Mangala.

Inter have been linked with Arsenal’s Shkodran Mustafi but the Gunners will not sell and the Serie A giants believe City will sanction the Mangala deal as soon as they get Evans.

Gabriel Jesus and Eliaquim Mangala in action against Man United last month (
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France international Mangala went to Valencia on loan last season and it was believed he could have a future at City as cover in the squad.

But they will offload as soon as they can bring in another defender as they are still hopeful on Evans despite West Brom turning down their opening bid.