MOURINHO HOPING TO SNATCH FRENCH DEFENDER FROM MANHESTER CITY

Manchester City has been linked with a 10 million pounds move for Saint Etienne and French defender Kurt Zouma.

The 19-year-old is a strong and well talented centre-half defender. His ruggedness in play saw him broke the leg of Sochaux midfielder Thomas Guerbert, of which he is suffering a 10-match ban for his crime.

This penalty has shattered his dream of leaving Etienne in January.

It is understood, according to reports that former City manager Mancini was interested in the Frenchman and now, Manuel Pellegrini is willing to bring him to Etihad Stadium.

It is also claimed that Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho wants the highly-rated starlet as the Portuguese hope to strengthen his defence.