John Stones

[nmc]

If he's around you'd hope we were pushing this one over the line. Hopefully we are.

 

[domalino]

I'm hearing a place in town, although from a fans perspective I'd much rather he moved to Hale.... Keep him out of City centre temptations!

Maybe he's moving next door to the Guardiolas.

 

[Zin 'messiah' Zimmer]

No he didn't, he's lived in Manchester for at least 6 months.

My mistake, knew it was recent though and Ashley youngs house...

 

[Lovebitesandeveryfing]

Tell you what. I'd be happy to see Stones here, but we've just missed out on a seriously good centre back, for much, much less dosh, in letting Samuel Umtiti go to Barcelona. I've got a very soft spot for Olympique Lyonnais, and I've followed him. I believe he's the real thing, although of course there's always the worry about the Mangala syndrome (i.e. a player that looks good playing in a fairly weak league…)

 

[ono]

Bit underwhelmed with blowing a boat load on him to be honest. If we managed to sign him and Sane, we will have spent around £130m or so on 3 prospects who may or may not go on to become world class. Especially if Pep is only going to stay for 3 years.

Our track record of being patient enough to let youngsters make mistakes and kick on isn't particularly great so I have my reservations here.

I'd much rather take Nolito over Sane, and then see where Roberts and Sterling are at this time next year. And I've rather see how Denayer, Otamendi, Mangala and Kompany (injuries permitting) work under Pep.

 

[ninjamonkey]

Tell you what. I'd be happy to see Stones here, but we've just missed out on a seriously good centre back, for much, much less dosh, in letting Samuel Umtiti go to Barcelona. I've got a very soft spot for Olympique Lyonnais, and I've followed him. I believe he's the real thing, although of course there's always the worry about the Mangala syndrome (i.e. a player that looks good playing in a fairly weak league…)

Agreed. Barca have got a bargain there for £21 million. Still, rather he go to Barca than somebody else in the prem. Was dreading one of the prem teams getting him.

 

[JimmyNJ]

Bit underwhelmed with blowing a boat load on him to be honest. If we managed to sign him and Sane, we will have spent around £130m or so on 3 prospects who may or may not go on to become world class. Especially if Pep is only going to stay for 3 years.

Our track record of being patient enough to let youngsters make mistakes and kick on isn't particularly great so I have my reservations here.

I'd much rather take Nolito over Sane, and then see where Roberts and Sterling are at this time next year. And I've rather see how Denayer, Otamendi, Mangala and Kompany (injuries permitting) work under Pep.

You'd rather have the 3 centrebacks we had last year, a player who was out on load, and not add anyone new into the mix!? Thats crazy.

Roberts in 19, I hope he does come here and become a star, but there are 19 year olds playing in the PL already, so I'm not willing to say "lets see where Sterling and Roberts are next year" We need playmakers, we need confident players, and we need them now. You look around at some of these others clubs and they have a lot less weak spots than we do. We need players, I for one hope Pep keeps buying. Pay what it takes.

 

[Bill]

You'd rather have the 3 centrebacks we had last year, a player who was out on load, and not add anyone new into the mix!? Thats crazy.

Roberts in 19, I hope he does come here and become a star, but there are 19 year olds playing in the PL already, so I'm not willing to say "lets see where Sterling and Roberts are next year" We need playmakers, we need confident players, and we need them now. You look around at some of these others clubs and they have a lot less weak spots than we do. We need players, I for one hope Pep keeps buying. Pay what it takes.

Agreed. We don't have a year.

 

[the_game_161]

Tell you what. I'd be happy to see Stones here, but we've just missed out on a seriously good centre back, for much, much less dosh, in letting Samuel Umtiti go to Barcelona. I've got a very soft spot for Olympique Lyonnais, and I've followed him. I believe he's the real thing, although of course there's always the worry about the Mangala syndrome (i.e. a player that looks good playing in a fairly weak league…)

He has potential and could develop well but has ways to go yet. That said it's hard for now to compete with teams like Barca/Real for signings.

 

[I'm With Stupid]

Tell you what. I'd be happy to see Stones here, but we've just missed out on a seriously good centre back, for much, much less dosh, in letting Samuel Umtiti go to Barcelona. I've got a very soft spot for Olympique Lyonnais, and I've followed him. I believe he's the real thing, although of course there's always the worry about the Mangala syndrome (i.e. a player that looks good playing in a fairly weak league…)

Hmm, I'd question how good he can be if he can't get a game for France, given the lack of talent at CB for them (Mangala's in the squad ffs). Then again, you could say the same about Stones. But I'd just counter that with two words: Roy Hodgson.