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Pep had some big problems last year with injuries to centre backs and so did we so not surprising that we want both Stones and Laporte. They are both capable on the ball and have good vision and passing stats. I wouldn't be surprised to see one of them being used in midfield. Pep is all about flexibility and good skill on the ball which both of these have. Probably try and use Mangala in a deal for Stones.
 
bluesingh said:
Yeah, but that situation completely follows the current pool of players that we have. I'd like to add Laporte and Denayer in it. So that makes it Otamendi, Denayer, Laporte, Mangala and say Kompany for 50% of games. Don't you think this would be enough to get through the first 6 months of the season? Plus, I personally don't think that our defensive incapabilities last season were all down to our cbs. Having a 33 year old, tired Yaya in 2 men midfield along with really sticky fullback situation didn't help the defensive side of the team either.

And knowing Pep likes his squad small and stuff, I believe having potentially 6 center backs will certainly not be the case. And I am not even speculating what he'll do to some of the current players that we have, maybe he'll play Ferna as one of the 3 man CB, maybe Sagna would be converted to a CB. Who knows, stranger things have happened really. But that's just my opinion. In my view, after Laporte, there are definitely some other areas that we really need to strengthen.
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Pep's squad isn't going to be that small. He'll adapt. You just need a few more players in the Prem. He'll have about 18 to 20. Which kinda is what we do now.

Stones and Larpote are a good starting base. Klopp and Poch are going to come at us with their pressing game. We need to be able to break that press. A triangle of Stones, Laporte and Gundogan does that well. It's not just about defending or whether we have enough CBs, it's do we have the right type. Larpote and Stones are the right type. Mangala isn't. Kompany isn't dependable, and Ota barely is a ball playing CB.
We are going to Sign 6-8 players. I see no reason why 2 shouldn't be 2 of the best young ball possesion CBs. That's still leave 3 Signings to fill other spots at a minimum. 1 LB, another CM and a Winger/forward.

I'm so for Stones Laporte, and would be disappointed if both don't come in.
 
How come we are being told we will have to wait until after the Euro`s to sort any Stones deal, and yet the Gooners are allegedly in talks with Vardy now and hope to conclude a deal before Thursday. Hodgson`s rule apparently so players concentrate on the Euro`s.

Seems one rule for us and different for others, nothing new I know, but what`s going on ? if true
 
higgi1p said:
How come we are being told we will have to wait until after the Euro`s to sort any Stones deal, and yet the Gooners are allegedly in talks with Vardy now and hope to conclude a deal before Thursday. Hodgson`s rule apparently so players concentrate on the Euro`s.

Seems one rule for us and different for others, nothing new I know, but what`s going on ? if true
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For starters one of the clubs is trying to woo a new manager, and might be adverse to selling a prized asset while that process is still underway. Not to say he won't be sold regardless, but I wouldn't be surprised if Everton wanted to pause any outgoings until a new manager put pen to paper.
 
higgi1p said:
How come we are being told we will have to wait until after the Euro`s to sort any Stones deal, and yet the Gooners are allegedly in talks with Vardy now and hope to conclude a deal before Thursday. Hodgson`s rule apparently so players concentrate on the Euro`s.

Seems one rule for us and different for others, nothing new I know, but what`s going on ? if true
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Vardy only needs a medical so it'll complete. We are obviously not at this point re Stones so I guess it'll wait until July.
 
Tron Coltrane said:
For starters one of the clubs is trying to woo a new manager, and might be adverse to selling a prized asset while that process is still underway. Not to say he won't be sold regardless, but I wouldn't be surprised if Everton wanted to pause any outgoings until a new manager put pen to paper.
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Yes I know that and appreciate same, however this is as I say an instruction from the England camp as regards speaking to players as oppose anything from Everton
 
Dax777 said:
Pep's squad isn't going to be that small. He'll adapt. You just need a few more players in the Prem. He'll have about 18 to 20. Which kinda is what we do now.

Stones and Larpote are a good starting base. Klopp and Poch are going to come at us with their pressing game. We need to be able to break that press. A triangle of Stones, Laporte and Gundogan does that well. It's not just about defending or whether we have enough CBs, it's do we have the right type. Larpote and Stones are the right type. Mangala isn't. Kompany isn't dependable, and Ota barely is a ball playing CB.
We are going to Sign 6-8 players. I see no reason why 2 shouldn't be 2 of the best young ball possesion CBs. That's still leave 3 Signings to fill other spots at a minimum. 1 LB, another CM and a Winger/forward.

I'm so for Stones Laporte, and would be disappointed if both don't come in.
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Yeah, maybe you are right afterall. Listening to Simon Mullock now made it clear that John Stones and Laporte are definitely on now. So there is no other option for me than to accept it as it is, really.
 
higgi1p said:
Yes I know that and appreciate same, however this is as I say an instruction from the England camp as regards speaking to players as oppose anything from Everton
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Hodgson has said they (England) will facilitate club staff to fly out and carry out medicals and checks etc within the England camp rather than have players leave the camp etc! Don't see the problem at all!!
 
TRUE BLUE NO1 said:
Shane Burns ‏@SB_mcfc1894 1h1 hour ago
City negotiating with Everton regarding John Stones is going to be utter hell and drag. No way will they be keen on selling him. #mcfc #efc
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Not keen on selling us that total 'dobbin'' for a reported fee of over £50 million?..... Don't make me laugh...

The major hold up to to the deal's completion is that Kennwright's still vainly searching scouse land for a vehicle that isn't currently up on bricks, so he can drive him down here personally.
 
Stones plus Laporte would be an outrageous partnership for years to come. If we can pull it off then it will be a serious coup.
 
Few people retweeting this.

Has stones told roy something?
Ross @ManCityRoss
Hodgson (coach England): "Stones to Man City? When you're with England, we want you to stay focused on us." #mcfc

Dunno if its old new or meh. Anyway, its there.
 
I think stones would be a great signing and am sure pep thinks he can make him world class. Could be with us 10 years plus and if pep wants him that's good enough for me
 
Going to be a right pain to deal with Everton, no matter how much the player wants to join. Now with an owner with more money. My guess is this would end up being the last deal of the summer if it happens, to drag out another 2+ months.
 
doobyedoobye said:
Stones plus Laporte would be an outrageous partnership for years to come. If we can pull it off then it will be a serious coup.
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When each player would cost £40m+ it's hard to call it a coup, unless they turn into the next Maldini and Baresi then at best they'll live up to the price tag.
 
Sergio Picasso Aguero said:
Laporte looks pretty solid from what I've seen so far (then again so did Mangala and Otamendi) Stones needs work but so did Boateng and look at him now. Pep must see something in them otherwise we wouldn't be interested.
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Boateng isn't anything special defensively. Laporte was just as average as Stones last season but I rate both highly still, we could potentially be set at CB for 8-9 years
 
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