Good as he is, he's only one man
I don't want to sell him, but let's not get silly here
We'd likely win nothing even if he stayed, because we don't have the squad
This in spades.
If we can get WAY above market value for him then it's best for Everton FC if he is sold.
We are lacking in so many areas in the squad, and currently have no money to address it. We need another striker, we need another winger, we need a creative midfielder, we need a backup centre back, a better goalie.
If we keep Stones we have a good team, but no real competition in the squad and will be relying on shyte like Naismith, McGeady, Kone, Hibbert to step in from time to time.
If we can get 30m / 35m for him, we can buy at least three new players to slot directly into the starting XI. We'd be a better team for it.
Obviously it'd hurt to see him go, but it could work out ok.