11 Aug 2015 22:31:15
Dont shoot the messenger!!PLEASE!! Hearing from the same person who told me in June(check the posts) that chelsea were bidding/about to bid 30M for stones. That he has told the club his wish is to play for chelsea! He won't hand in a transfer request, yet but he wants to leave asap!
Sorry all just what I've been told.
12 Aug 2015 00:20:26
I can't see how he can leave then it's about time managers remind these young players they are under contract and in Stones's case he prob won't get regular first team football. We hold all the cards here and if we ask 100 million for him that's what chelski pay until then he's an Efc player and should play his arse off. Just saying.
12 Aug 2015 01:32:11
Where did I leave my gun? Nah, I believe he told you thay but I don't believe it's true. The simple thing being he said he wants to stay after being aware of Chelsea's interest. He's a smart kid, I don't think him joining Chelsea makes any sense. Here is why. The Euro's are coming up and he needs game time, Chelsea cannot give him that. His value will only increase so cashing in now would be silly. Mournho will not allow him to play his natural game. As he grows more attractive offers than Chelsea (City or even Barcelona) will be available to him. His mates are here, not a big thing and is barely relevant but is one a small level. I assume Abramovic will not be happy with players (not sure if it is true, probably not but just guesswork by me) like Christensen and Ake being held back because Mourinho doesn't like developing players and is going to splash out and hope for the best. The last one is probably far fetched and is just a thought of mine, take it however you want. What will irritate me beyond belief is not only if we sell him (though that would actually end any positive feelings towards Martinez and the board (including everyone) from me). What will drive me even crazier is if we sell and loan him back, why? Because it's like one final kick in the nuts from both clubs, 'here's what you're missing out on folks, hahaha take that!'. Selling Stones now would be the biggest mistake this club has made since signing Aiden McGeady.
12 Aug 2015 02:19:17
If they above is true it changes everything, effectively we have the Stirling situstion, thus, no more mister nice guy from the club please. We have taken a chance on this young man, givern him a "big" long contract, and a platform to build an international place, had he floped he would still have a five year contract on 30000 per week. So, now he goes to the first club to meet our valuation, if that does not happen, he stays and does what he is well paid to do, play football.
12 Aug 2015 07:12:55
I agree 100% with that Swan. For me, although I wouldn't blame him or have any ill feeling towards Stones if he left (providing he doesn't kick off and force a move), if he doesn't want to play for us, I don't want him to play for us, no matter how much we may need him back on loan.
12 Aug 2015 07:42:38
Just can't see him going to Chelsea myself. He is not soft and neither are his representatives. They will know that there are 2 big clubs here in the north west that have cash to burn and will no doubt be interested. Don't take this as me selling him because I, like all others don't want him to leave but believe he inevitably will. Just my opinion on the matter.
12 Aug 2015 11:44:47
Keep hearing from so called people in the know, that Stones wants to go to Chelsea. If that true, then put in a transfer request and give up the percentage of the fee. N request no transfer simple as.