John Stones

[citytill1die84]

Stones and Laporte wow that'll be in the region of 80m.

 

[MeatHunterrr]

Looks like Pep doesn't fancy Mangala

 

[citytill1die84]

Denayer, Sagna at Right Back

Otamendi, Kompany, Stones, Mangala or Laporte CBs

Clichy and another at Left Back

 

[razman]

I must confess I dont get this one. Aside from being English, I dont see how Stones is any better than Mangala. Both have some talent, but look uncertain on the ball and always prone to a fatal fuck-up.

this ! being English is the major factor why we are going with this then....our homegrown quota is a mess....making expensive acquisitions to make up for it FFS

 

[grim up north]

this ! being English is the major factor why we are going with this then....our homegrown quota is a mess....making expensive acquisitions to make up for it FFS

Or the best manager in football sees a talent to work with more so than loons on an Internet forum

 

[FantasyIreland]

Looks like Pep doesn't fancy Mangala

Pains me to admit this.....but,unfortunately,its not difficult to understand why......I really like Eli,his attitude and desire is first class,and I was hoping with all my heart he would turn things around.
However,it's blatantly obvious the lad lacks the basics in terms of technical ability,things that cant be taught........and we simply cant afford to have such a deficient player,one whose mistakes are usually extremely costly,in the heart of our defence.

Pep recognises an opportunity to rectify the problem and,it appears,in Stones and Laporte,he isn't about to pass it by.

 

[Gundogan's Moustache]

If we're going to spend £80M+ on two centre backs surely they'd come in as starters and not just squad players ?

 

[Ajm1985]

Gathering momentum this. Surprised we're going after two centre halves given the other gaps in the squad, but Guardiola obviously knows what he's doing. Doesn't bode well for Mangala though.

Any idea of fees being mooted Ric?

 

[the_game_161]

Stones and Laporte wow that'll be in the region of 80m.

Laporte yes but stones? nah not for that price.

 

[FantasyIreland]

If we're going to spend £80M+ on two centre backs surely they'd come in as starters and not just squad players ?

Given the shortcomings of our current lot,I don't envisage any other scenario.