LDN Blue 7,903 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,897 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 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.eceNow 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionsden 4,689 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King11Didier 916 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I hope the 4th bid is 4mln, just to piss them off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChelseaFanUK 1,014 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Wish the Sun werent behind a paywall anymore, probably wont find out what the rest of that article says Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,897 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chels 2,502 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Wish the Sun werent behind a paywall anymore, probably wont find out what the rest of that article saysHave 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iseah100 5,612 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAM09 7,050 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I really hope this is wrapped up before we play Palace. If the board and Mou want him, lay down the money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eidur the Spider 4,515 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11671/9958853/evertons-john-stones-has-not-requested-transferRoberto Martinez says he is not aware of any supposed transfer request handed in by Everton's John Stones.It was reported in The Sun newspaper this morning that the player was ready to hand in a request in the hope of forcing through a move to Chelsea.Chelsea have made several bids for the central defender, with the most recent being for £30m, and they have all been rejected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Juan 28,141 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 12:30 PC today, not expecting Jose to say anything on this but looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
termninja 5,290 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Wish the Sun werent behind a paywall anymore, probably wont find out what the rest of that article saysWhat's the thing with that? The most idiotic stories I've read before were from The Sun. Why would somebody pay for that shit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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