Rumoured John Stones

[iseah100 5,612]

The Sun (beware) are reporting Stones is close to putting in a transfer request at Everton...

Awesome headline.

[lionsden 4,689]

Spend all that money on a defender and still end up getting dominated in midfield (where games are usually won and lost), especially in big games. priority chelsea, priority.

[Pizy 18,368]

Do it, Stonesy!

You can become a Chelsea legend!

[stroey 2,525]

Spend all that money on a defender and still end up getting dominated in midfield (where games are usually won and lost), especially in big games. priority chelsea, priority.

Do you think we can dominate the midfield with Pogba-Matic?

[Jase 43,479]

Spend all that money on a defender and still end up getting dominated in midfield (where games are usually won and lost), especially in big games. priority chelsea, priority.

We can buy Stones and a top quality CM as well. The only issue is, the board are stubbornly sticking with the 'One Out, One In' policy and liking profit all of a sudden!

[Jase 43,479]

The Times (probably slightly more reliable than The Sun) are saying we'll submit a fourth bid for Stones - http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/article4533230.ece

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I don't think CB is a high enough priority to make our need for Stones such as to justify the kind of fee Everton will want. Next summer it will be without a doubt but, if need be, I think we can navigate through this season with what we have. That's all the more true now that the Baba move has happened. If left to me, I'd still be working on two more deals, a CM and another AM. In that order. If those can be afforded along with a mega CB signing, then fine but if not then, for me, CB can wait.

I know it's not the way to think in relative terms, but does it honestly matter how much we're paying now? We're owned by a billionaire at the end of the day who's more than happy to pay the sums without asking for much in return. End of the day they're long-term investments and every club is guilty of paying over the odds for young players who are showing promise. Ashley Young, Luke Shaw, James Milner, Wayne Rooney.. These guys all went for big money (again, lets be relative here. Milner and Young went for their equivalent of £40m in their time) and they're proving worthwhile acquisitions. Young and Rooney are still at United as important figures, Shaw is finally coming good & Milner became very important to City.

My point is, in about 5-6 years when he's put in solid performances no-one is going to care that we paid £40m.

[Pizy 18,368]

The Times (probably slightly more reliable than The Sun) are saying we'll submit a fourth bid for Stones - http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/sport/football/article4533230.ece

Now we'll bid the original amount they supposedly wanted (£35m) and they'll reject that too.

We may actually bid for a player 4-5 times in a single window!

[lionsden 4,689]

Do you think we can dominate the midfield with Pogba-Matic?

Pogba is not tactically astute, tactically disciplined and mobile enough imo. Since we let Vidal slip away. someone like Koke, or the underrated and forgotten moutinho would be ideal.

[King11Didier 916]

I hope the 4th bid is 4mln, just to piss them off.

[Jase 43,479]

Now we'll bid the original amount they supposedly wanted (£35m) and they'll reject that too.

We may actually bid for a player 4-5 times in a single window!

If only Stones has a bit of Sterling in him...

[ChelseaFanUK 1,014]

Wish the Sun werent behind a paywall anymore, probably wont find out what the rest of that article says

[Pizy 18,368]

If only Stones has a bit of Sterling in him...

Or even just a bit of Shaw. Didn't kick up a fuss at. Just a mutual understanding and acceptance between player and club that he should be allowed to take the next step up in his career.

If he himself asked them to let him leave I think they'd reluctantly sell at the right price.

[Jase 43,479]

Or even just a bit of Shaw. Didn't kick up a fuss at. Just a mutual understanding and acceptance between player and club that he should be allowed to take the next step up in his career.

If he himself asked them to let him leave I think they'd reluctantly sell at the right price.

That depends if Stones even wants to leave Everton in the first place.

[The Chels 2,502]

Wish the Sun werent behind a paywall anymore, probably wont find out what the rest of that article says

Have you got Sky Sports? You can get the Sun Goals app for free if you do and I think that includes the football news articles.

[iseah100 5,612]

Pogba is not tactically astute, tactically disciplined and mobile enough imo. Since we let Vidal slip away. someone like Koke, or the underrated and forgotten moutinho would be ideal.

Exactly ! We need a workhorse, like a Koke or Veratti, not Pogba.

[LAM09 6,752]

I really hope this is wrapped up before we play Palace. If the board and Mou want him, lay down the money!

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Exactly ! We need a workhorse, like a Koke or Veratti, not Pogba.

Completely agree but if there is a chance to sign Pogba, I couldnt say no.

He posses long range threat, has good attitude and isnt cocky unlike many many players his age. Not to mention he is strong player and we need some of power in midfield too. He knows he is CM and will have to work on his tactical positioning if he wants to become one of world best.

And he is quite awesome with the ball, unique midfielder.

But yes Verrati or Koke have alot more tactical ability and work their ass off in every game, warriors. Pogba has head on right place so it might work aswell.