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Van Gaal tells Man Utd to stall talks for Porto defender Mangala

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is hesitating over their move for Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala.

Sources from the Frenchman's camp have made it clear that Mangala favours a move to United over rivals Manchester City and Chelsea.

However, Van Gaal has his doubts about the player's temperament and whether he can lead United's new-look back four next season.

Meanwhile, tribalfootball.com understands one unnamed Premier League manager rates Mangala "as the most complete defender in Europe".

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