John Stones transfer saga

[AndyC]

This except for the last line. We're bound to sell. They need to make sure that they do it at the best price and with time to get a half decent replacement........

With respect, no we are not bound to sell.
Everyone outside GP, oh and DaveK, wants to sell, but we are under no obligation or pressure to do so at all.
What can anyone else do to us ????

 

[Jamiednm]

We do look a bit daft saying nothing.

But it's not exactly easy what to say. We could say it's been refused and look stupid when we sell him.

The silence says quite a lot.

No, the club would look stupid if they commented on every rumour generated by 'Sky sources'. They've made their position more than clear - he is not for sale. Why do they need to reiterate this now?

 

[AndyC]

Not convinced mate. This is Everton, you know as well as me that they are bricking it inside.

All the more reason to keep their cool and their mouths shut till the window closes.

 

[Blue 1]

He's gone, give it up. He wouldn't have put in a request if there wasn't a deal on the table.

 

[Fuleco]

I don't think the club need to reiterate their stance, it's down to Chelsea to make the next move.

 

[AndyC]

If Stones really has handed in a transfer request, I would hope that Martinez/Bill would realise they hold all the cards.

They should have phoned Chelsea up yesterday and told them "Stones has handed in a transfer request, he's on a 4 year contract, he's going to be the best English CB and one of the best in the world. All this and timing considered, you have until the end of the day to submit a £60m bid for him. Any less will be rejected and any later will not be considered as it will be too late to reinvest the money."


Oh who am I kidding, the board don't want to reinvest the money!

Spot on till your very last line.
Stand firm, stay calm, keep quiet !!

 

[Seanjd]

I don't think Stones would have handed in a transfer request if it wasn't pretty much all sorted already. It'll just go through the motions now. We are being silent because there's nothing to say in terms of refusing the deal.

 

[ijjysmith]

All the more reason to keep their cool and their mouths shut till the window closes.

Bloody awful situation to be in no matter what really. Wouldn't be so bad if we had the required number of players in his position.

BELLENDS EVERTON

 

[tonyhorne]

With respect, no we are not bound to sell.
Everyone outside GP, oh and DaveK, wants to sell, but we are under no obligation or pressure to do so at all.
What can anyone else do to us ????

I understand what you are saying but, generally, when a player wants to leave a club these days that tends to be what happens......

 

[AndyC]

He's gone, give it up. He wouldn't have put in a request if there wasn't a deal on the table.

With respect, written by someone with no knowledge of how these things work.
I've been in professional sport and involved in player transfers, swaps etc and nothing is as cut and dried as you suspect.

 

[AndyC]

I understand what you are saying but, generally, when a player wants to leave a club these days that tends to be what happens......

Absolutely, and even more reason why we need to stand firm and break that circle... As do West Brom over Berahinho with Spurs, don't cave in !!

 

[macdog]

He's put in a transfer request and everyone assumes it's Chelski he wants to go to. Has that been confirmed? Or is there a new name waiting in the wings like Stoke or Newcastle?

 

[DualityNSNO]

Spot on till your very last line.
Stand firm, stay calm, keep quiet !!

I've got no confidence in the board to be honest, but I remain hopeful that there's still a chance he's staying.

 

[Seanjd]

He's put in a transfer request and everyone assumes it's Chelski he wants to go to. Has that been confirmed? Or is there a new name waiting in the wings like Stoke or Newcastle?

I had a nightmare that we sold him to Norwich for 17mil the other night. That's when you know you're too involved.

 

[BlueToff]

Agree with @BlockHead here, though I did want a statement yesterday I feel one now would just complicate matters.

I think we'll know more after the game tonight, but we hold all the cards. It's down to the club to take advantage of that.

And, if the rumour that the request was a good few days ago (before the City game) is true, then obviously the 'done deal' is no where near as done as some might think.