Stones managed more than 25 Premier League appearances just once since joining Man City. And that was his debut season, 27 appearances.
That alone dictates no chance he'd be a replacement for Branthwaite if we sold him. We aren't that stupid...
Good news. Clearly an upgrade on Doucoure. Hopefully the short contract indicates the club being ambitious and looking to upgrade again in a couple of years.
Still doesn’t make sense though, we could agree to pay flamengo in 2 instalments even if we gave him a 5 year contract. It’s just on PSR it would spread over 5. Not sure Flamengo have the power in a transfer deal to stipulate the length of his...