Xisco attracting interest

Lorient defender Ecuele Manga is keen on a move to the Premier League following reports linking him to Everton.

The Gabonese international was linked with a move to the Toffees in 2011, and the 24-year-old is said to be interesting new manager Roberto Martinez.

Manga's agent, Yvan Le Mee, claimed his client was interesting Liverpool in 2010, while the player himself states that Martinez was looking in his direction whilst in charge of Wigan.

"I want to play in England," Manga declared.

"Wigan were interested in me the last two seasons, but I wanted a big challenge and I was not ready for that.

"My agent is talking to various English clubs so things can move quickly. Everton could be great for me and they are a huge club in England.

"I will realise my dream playing for such a club."

The Spaniard is available on a free transfer after ending the season in his homeland at Cordoba, where he scored eight goals in 14 games.

And Xisco's UK representative, Jonathan Hope, is already in discussions with interested clubs from England ahead of a move.

"I have secured the mandate for Xisco and we are looking at a possible return to England," Hope told Sky Sports.

"Xisco had a spell at Newcastle and at that time he was a little unsettled. He has since married and had a tremendous end to the season.

"I am talking to several clubs about him and I am expecting lots of interest in him."