Rumoured John Stones

[Pizy 18,368]

If United get him now, it would just reinforce the fact that they have no idea what they're doing in the transfer market. Why wait till the last week of the transfer window to try going for Stones when Ramos and Otamendi turned them down weeks ago? If anything, it looks as if they're trying to make themselves interested in Stones just to get on the good side of the fans again after what happened with Pedro.

He's too nice. Needs to unleash the inner Raheem Sterling in him.

Does he realise that if he does play and pick up an injury, it would jeopardize his move away from Everton?

What you say makes sense, but nothing at this point would make them explode with joy after the perceived Pedro "snub" than them storming in at the 11th hour and stealing our main target.

After all that big talk all summer from their idiot of a chairman about how much money they have and how they can afford any player in the world, they'd look extremely bad if they don't get anyone else. They ain't getting Bale, Neymar, or Müller. If they can get the best young English defender AND get one over on us their fans would love it.

The fact that only Beasley has said it is comforting. He's wrong 90% of the time it seems like.

[The Mak 4,459]

For once I hope this bastard IS trolling.

I think it's clear no one wants to join United anyway, especially when it's between us or them.

Besides, they already ruined Phil Jones, they want to do the same to Stones? Not a chance. Stones wants to leave for Mourinho and Terry, not Van Hooftheball and Chris Smalling.

[The Mak 4,459]

Not surprising. After his arrogant comments, this is Martinez right now:

[Madmax 9,219]

Everton fans crying about how 'nice guys finish last'. lol K.

[ChelseaFanUK 1,014]

For once I hope this bastard IS trolling.

this was his follow up tweet so make of it what you will

[Kieran. 6,317]

I kinda like Rob Beasley, funny bastard.

[Madmax 9,219]

I kinda like Rob Beasley, funny bastard.

I like how he manages to wind everyone up

[Pizy 18,368]

this was his follow up tweet so make of it what you will

https://twitter.com/1RobBeasley/status/636492209374760960

That's why I think a hijack attempt is a possibility. Save themselves from the embarrassment of being snubbed by all of their main targets.

Don't think we'd have bid for him if we didn't hear from the player himself that he's desperate for a move here. He'd only take the drastic step of handing in a transfer request if he was dead set on Chelsea I'd hope.

[didierforever 7,349]

The Pedro we weren't signing , according to this cunt of a boiled egg

to be honest, it seemed like we were not in for pedro till the last moment.

i wont hold it against him.

he has been spot on with the chelsea transfer news.

[Kieran. 6,317]

I like how he manages to wind everyone up

He's one of the ultimate trolls

[Chelsea4 1,521]

Chelsea will make an improved offer for the Everton defender.(Sky sports) #CFC

[the wes 7,212]

Chelsea will make an improved offer for the Everton defender.(Sky sports) #CFC

rumour is it's £34m

[Jase 43,479]

What you say makes sense, but nothing at this point would make them explode with joy after the perceived Pedro "snub" than them storming in at the 11th hour and stealing our main target.

After all that big talk all summer from their idiot of a chairman about how much money they have and how they can afford any player in the world, they'd look extremely bad if they don't get anyone else. They ain't getting Bale, Neymar, or Müller. If they can get the best young English defender AND get one over on us their fans would love it.

But this late in the window? Talk about showing conviction in trying to get the best young English CB. Only United fans with red tinted glasses would view this as a triumph over us. Logically, do they even need Stones? They already have Jones, Smalling, Evans and (even) Blind playing at CB. If anything, they need a top class/experienced CB right now, not another young central defender and United have more urgent issues in other areas to solve, like their ST department for instance.

[CeleryFC 373]

Hand has a serious case of carpal tunnel claw after scrolling through the 50pages/hour stones thread on grandoldteam.

Some of them are shook, some of them are deluded, but amongst the shouts of 'Judas' I'd say most of them are resigned to the fact Kenwright will probably sell. Here's hoping.

[Pizy 18,368]

But this late in the window? Talk about showing conviction in trying to get the best young English CB. Only United fans with red tinted glasses would view this as a triumph over us. Logically, do they even need Stones? They already have Jones, Smalling, Evans and (even) Blind playing at CB. If anything, they need a top class/experienced CB right now, not another young central defender and United have more urgent issues in other areas to solve, like their ST department for instance.

All very true.

Though, I'd rather have Stones than any of their CB's and I'd certainly rather have him starting than a midfielder like Blind. He hasn't really been tested in any of their games so he looks decent so far.

You're right that they need an experienced, top class CB but there really aren't any out there who are available. Ramos, Otamendi, and Hummels are all off the table. They could just say "fuck it" and bid for Stones who -like Shaw- can anchor their defense for the next 10 years.

[termninja 5,290]

rumour is it's £34m

If we sign him for 34m I would still label it a good deal for us considering his age, English fee, potential, years left in contract and no need for Everton to sell.

[Chelsea4 1,521]

Breaking #CFC News : Chelsea have officially been given the go ahead by Everton to speak to Stones personally. Deal nearly completed. #CFC (via @Football Writer). He is reliable he got the most on the transfer news right.

[milka 3,347]