May 31, 2013: Jose Mourinho lines up the centre-back to be his first signing on his return to Stamford Bridge.
September 10, 2013: After missing out on a summer switch, Mangala talks up interest from City.
March 23, 2014: David Moyes sends scouts to run the rule over Mangala at Porto, just a month before his sacking.
May 15, 2014: City chief executive Ferran Soriano hints the champions are close to signing Bacary Sagna from Arsenal, Mangala and his Porto team-mate Fernando.
May 19, 2014: Mangala throws a spanner in the works by suggesting he would prefer a move to Chelsea.
August 12, 2014: Mangala's protracted switch to City is finally sealed.
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