John Stones

[Ashleymcduff]

i don't think we need to spend stupid money on a young player look at sterling 50 million down the drain but then we look at the academy with Iheanacho thats what we need to do with Jason Denayer

Denayer ain't good enough
Worse then demichallis and mangala

 

[Akiva]

Didn't we learn our lesson with Jack Rodwell? And Mangala for that matter.

Who's this "we"? Pep Guardiola didn't sign either of those players for City.

 

[Dr Jacoby]

What did you mean then?

That given our recent history of signing defenders, we should be hesitant to spend a lot of money on a defender. But I admit that on the few occasions I have watched Stones, he has impressed. However, with the possible exception of Neuer, I can't fathom why any club would spend £50m on a defensive player.

 

[Dr Jacoby]

Who's this "we"? Pep Guardiola didn't sign either of those players for City.

Do you honestly believe he has full control over whom we will be signing?

 

[Rebelblue]

He has done for past two seasons so why stop now?

 

[kaz7]

That given our recent history of signing defenders, we should be hesitant to spend a lot of money on a defender. But I admit that on the few occasions I have watched Stones, he has impressed. However, with the possible exception of Neuer, I can't fathom why any club would spend £50m on a defensive player.

That is the going rate for defenders now unless they have a lower release clause,add in the English tax then it is what it is,we need to buy one and pep seems to like him

 

[worsleyweb]

This lad is class. Can't wait to see him play for us.

 

[Dr Jacoby]

That is the going rate for defenders now unless they have a lower release clause,add in the English tax then it is what it is,we need to buy one and pep seems to like him

If I am not mistaken, the most expensive fee spent on a defender is, coincidentally, £50m on David Luiz. Yes, he who happens to be an absolute abomination of a defender.

 

[Akiva]

Do you honestly believe he has full control over whom we will be signing?

Yes. Why not?

Further, it's widely reported that Pep is an admirer of Stones. If he thinks he's worth the money then I agree.

 

[waspish]

Can't believe we still have people moaning about the money being spent. Sure it's a lot of money but
these days everyone is over priced. Personally i think Stones is a cracking player and will get better
under Pep. If you're of the opinion he is shit, i can handle that, but disagree. But ffs stop moaning
about the price. It's modern football for you.

Agree we should ban the words "not worth £££" it ain't our money so why people ger so hung up about it I don't know.