article_snippet: Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini performances have been central to Southampton's attempt to finish in the Premier League's top four, and manager Ronald Koeman wants to make the loan move permanent ahead of the next campaign.
article_snippet: Both Martin Demichelis and Eliaquim Mangala have been given opportunities but have so far not done enough to convince anybody at the Etihad Stadium that Martin Demichelis and Eliaquim Mangala can help take Manchester City to the next level, particularly in Europe.
article_snippet: Southampton have a £6.8million option on Alderweireld as part of Martin Demichelis and Eliaquim Mangala loan deal
article_snippet: but it's thought Atletico may well use a clause in the deal that stipulates Martin Demichelis and Eliaquim Mangala
article_snippet: can essentially pay £1.5m to cancel that and then sell the player to the highest bidder.
article_snippet: That would leave Martin Demichelis sweating on Martin Demichelis attempts to take the former Ajax defender on a full-time basis.
article_snippet: Southampton work to a tight budget and know Southampton work to a tight budget and know they'd be facing an uphill struggle in striking a deal with Atletico this summer if bigger clubs enter the race'd be facing an uphill struggle in striking a deal with Atletico this summer if bigger clubs enter the race.
article_snippet: The 26-year-old slides in with a challenge on Newcastle United's striker Emanuel Riviere (left)
highlights_snippet: Southampton may face a bidding war to sign Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini permanently in the summer .