The statue would commemorate the former South African president's visit to the city in October of 1993.
The Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation has launched a Crowdfunder to raise money for a statue of the ex-South African president.
Glasgow was the first city in the world to grant Mandela the freedom of the city in 1981 while he was still incarcerated on Robben Island. Following Glasgow’s initiative eight other UK local authorities followed in awarding him the freedom of their cities prior to his release from an apartheid prison after 27 years.
“Of course, Glasgow was the first city in the world to grant the revered civil rights campaigner Freedom of the City while he was still incarcerated in 1981 and it was a joyful and momentous occasion when, finally freed, he was able to travel here to receive the honour in person in 1993. “No one who lived through those historic times will forget the name Nelson Mandela and I believe a statue is a fitting tribute to ensure the Noble Peace Prize winner and all he stood for, are forever remembered in Scotland.”