Toffeelover
Player Valuation: £80m
Not for me, to me best not to attract too much attention.
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Not for me, to me best not to attract too much attention.
Jay
Player Valuation: £8m
Exclusive: Everton's John Stones wanted Chelsea move to happen months ago
CHELSEA target John Stones told Everton at the end of the season that he was ready to move to a big club.
Sunday Express Sport can reveal that the England player, aware of growing interest from Premier League sides in the top four, informed manager Roberto Martinez that he wanted to further his career elsewhere if the opportunity arose.
But Everton are insisting on a huge fee for the 21-year-old believed to be £36 million – a figure which has put the brakes on Chelsea’s overtures.
Chelsea’s opening bid was £20 million and it’s understood they are prepared to go up to around £30 million with various add ons.
Everton are holding out for £36 million because the defender’s former club Barnsley are due 15 per cent of any fee which could mean the League One club banking more than £5 million for a player they sold for just £3 million.
It’s why the Goodison Park board have upped the price so that they can clear £30 million.
They were hoping that Manchester City would also prompt a bidding war with Chelsea but although there has been a firm enquiry from the Eithad there has so far been no firm offer.
Stones, though holds the key to one of the summer transfer window’s biggest deals because he now wants to join Jose Mourinho’s Premier League champions believing his game would improve at Stamford Bridge in addition to enjoying a hefty increase in his pay packet.
Everton know that to block a transfer to one of England’s major forces would leave them with an unhappy player.
Stones feels that being part of the Chelsea unit would also enhance his chances of becoming an England regular as the Three Lions close in on the European Championship finals in France next summer.
CHELSEA target John Stones told Everton at the end of the season that he was ready to move to a big club.
Sunday Express Sport can reveal that the England player, aware of growing interest from Premier League sides in the top four, informed manager Roberto Martinez that he wanted to further his career elsewhere if the opportunity arose.
But Everton are insisting on a huge fee for the 21-year-old believed to be £36 million – a figure which has put the brakes on Chelsea’s overtures.
Chelsea’s opening bid was £20 million and it’s understood they are prepared to go up to around £30 million with various add ons.
Everton are holding out for £36 million because the defender’s former club Barnsley are due 15 per cent of any fee which could mean the League One club banking more than £5 million for a player they sold for just £3 million.
It’s why the Goodison Park board have upped the price so that they can clear £30 million.
They were hoping that Manchester City would also prompt a bidding war with Chelsea but although there has been a firm enquiry from the Eithad there has so far been no firm offer.
Stones, though holds the key to one of the summer transfer window’s biggest deals because he now wants to join Jose Mourinho’s Premier League champions believing his game would improve at Stamford Bridge in addition to enjoying a hefty increase in his pay packet.
Everton know that to block a transfer to one of England’s major forces would leave them with an unhappy player.
Stones feels that being part of the Chelsea unit would also enhance his chances of becoming an England regular as the Three Lions close in on the European Championship finals in France next summer.
The Equaliser
Player Valuation: £50m
And the Mirror are trying to sell him to United or possibly Arsenal
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-enter-john-stones-6138782
Manchester United have joined the race for John Stones after discreet contact with Everton. And Louis van Gaal could have a better chance of landing the highly-rated 21-year-old defender than Stamford Bridge boss Jose Mourinho.
Everton manager Roberto Martinez is said to be furious at the public way Chelseamade their move for England centre-back Stones while the Toffees were in Singapore for the Barclay’s Asia Trophy. And it’s believed Everton are in no hurry to do business with Chelsea after their open pursuit of Stones.
Goodison Park officials believe Chelsea’s timing of their £20 million bid has unsettled the youngster and destabilised Everton’s pre-season. So far Chelsea’s promised improved bid for the talented star - valued at £38 million by Everton - hasn’t materialised.
But United have been on alert over Stones since identifying his potential three years ago. And I understand they have asked to be kept informed of the situation if Everton are willing to sell Stones.
United have several key bargaining chips with Martinez reportedly keen on Old Trafford’s £7million-rated Northern Ireland centre back Jonny Evans after Everton let experienced Frenchman Sylvain Distin leave. Evans has been told by Louis van Gaal that he can go once United have a recruited one of their summer defensive targets. Real Madrid star Sergio Ramos is top of the list despite Bernabeu boss Rafael Benitez claiming in Melbourne last week that the Spanish international is not for sale. Valencia’s Nicholas Otamendi is next in line if United can’t get a deal in place for Ramos.
Everton would also be keen on striker Javier Hernandez, wing back Ashley Young as well as young England defender Tyler Blackett if United want to trade players as part of a swap deal for Stones plus cash. But with United entering the race - and Arsenal also believed to be keen on Stones too - it seems Chelsea won’t have it all their own way in the chase for a player rated as one of the best defensive prospects around.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/manchester-united-enter-john-stones-6138782
Manchester United have joined the race for John Stones after discreet contact with Everton. And Louis van Gaal could have a better chance of landing the highly-rated 21-year-old defender than Stamford Bridge boss Jose Mourinho.
Everton manager Roberto Martinez is said to be furious at the public way Chelseamade their move for England centre-back Stones while the Toffees were in Singapore for the Barclay’s Asia Trophy. And it’s believed Everton are in no hurry to do business with Chelsea after their open pursuit of Stones.
Goodison Park officials believe Chelsea’s timing of their £20 million bid has unsettled the youngster and destabilised Everton’s pre-season. So far Chelsea’s promised improved bid for the talented star - valued at £38 million by Everton - hasn’t materialised.
But United have been on alert over Stones since identifying his potential three years ago. And I understand they have asked to be kept informed of the situation if Everton are willing to sell Stones.
United have several key bargaining chips with Martinez reportedly keen on Old Trafford’s £7million-rated Northern Ireland centre back Jonny Evans after Everton let experienced Frenchman Sylvain Distin leave. Evans has been told by Louis van Gaal that he can go once United have a recruited one of their summer defensive targets. Real Madrid star Sergio Ramos is top of the list despite Bernabeu boss Rafael Benitez claiming in Melbourne last week that the Spanish international is not for sale. Valencia’s Nicholas Otamendi is next in line if United can’t get a deal in place for Ramos.
Everton would also be keen on striker Javier Hernandez, wing back Ashley Young as well as young England defender Tyler Blackett if United want to trade players as part of a swap deal for Stones plus cash. But with United entering the race - and Arsenal also believed to be keen on Stones too - it seems Chelsea won’t have it all their own way in the chase for a player rated as one of the best defensive prospects around.
Get Yobo back
Sod it get Glen Keeley back.
Bigmaclad
No mate
Alan Stubbs in
Na swerve that...hate him.
Bigmaclad
No mate
Johnny Heitinga in.
Schweinsteiger
Player Valuation: £500k
Would you guys take 20m + Johnny Evans/Hernandez.
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