John Stones

[balotelli's back pocket]

We might sign both Stones and Laporte and sell Otamendi and Mangala :)

Pep's way might mean making some big decisions

I wouldnt be against this!

 

[Mezrah]

I find it more likely that Otamendi still stays but there Would still be plenty room when Demechelis moves on and/or if Mangala we're to be sold

 

[BlueKlaude]

I find it more likely that Otamendi still stays but there Would still be plenty room when Demechelis moves on and/or if Mangala we're to be sold

Its pretty certain that Otamendi is staying. Demi is leaving on free this summer and Mangala is the one on thin ice imo. Denayer is all and all a pep player , who can player almost anywhere if needed. Otamendi has had a great season, a great FIRST season, that time will make even better. Mangala hasnt broken through even now, after two years, and even tho he has the attributes to become a beast its not a "could be" player that Pep wants at age 25. There is a difference between a 21y/o Denayer who has shown, sadly, more glimpses of brilliance than Mangala who is some years older. I think Mangala will get the axe for Laporte or Stones, although we dont need a new CB really.

 

[Daz_Blue]

I find it more likely that Otamendi still stays but there Would still be plenty room when Demechelis moves on and/or if Mangala we're to be sold

Do we sell Denayer ?

 

[BlueKlaude]

Do we sell Denayer ?

Hope to God no, his value and potential he's showing is world class through and through

 

[Omnia Vincit Riot]

I think Kompany, Otamendi and Denayer, with the addition of Stones would be great as our centre backs next season.

Demi is off and we can probably still get a few million for Mangala from an Italian or French club. It's just not worked out for him here in my opinion. Unless Pep can inspire him, but it's not like he's a youngster.

 

[birchwoodgingerste]

I wouldnt be against this!

Could be playing 3centre backs Laporte left vinny central and stones right

 

[ONTHERUNWITHTHAKSIN]

I think Kompany, Otamendi and Denayer, with the addition of Stones would be great as our centre backs next season.

Demi is off and we can probably still get a few million for Mangala from an Italian or French club. It's just not worked out for him here in my opinion. Unless Pep can inspire him, but it's not like he's a youngster.

An Italian club would take him off our hands for a loan and we pay his wages no chance of a fee with them tight fookers

 

[BlueKlaude]

I think Kompany, Otamendi and Denayer, with the addition of Stones would be great as our centre backs next season.

Demi is off and we can probably still get a few million for Mangala from an Italian or French club. It's just not worked out for him here in my opinion. Unless Pep can inspire him, but it's not like he's a youngster.

Mangala has Mendes as agent, no doubt we would ger serious cash for him.

Yeah looks like either Stones or Laporte is coming at expense of Mangala as Denayer is a more versatile player to use.

 

[woolleyback blue]

I can't help remembering how much they screwed out of us for Lescott. Stones may be good and can get better but now they don't have to sell I dread to think how much Everton will try and hold out for.