Why Stones is so-so, but Pogba to Chelsea would be deal of the century!
COMMENT: So according to reports, Chelsea are preparing a fourth bid of around £33 million for John Stones, and also a bid in the region of £70 million for Paul Pogba.
Pogba has risen from the youth ranks of Manchester United to becoming one of the best players in the world. At such a young age, and the amount of money being thrown around in football these days, it is not too surprising to hear that a bid in the region of £70 million is being prepared.
However, for Stones, this is undoubtedly a gamble for Chelsea if the deal does indeed go through. Over £30 million for a player who is still in development and with the possibility of not living up to expectation?
Look at all the youth talents that Chelsea have taken on only to let go on the cheap. Of course, with a lot of the players that Chelsea bring in there is always a fall-back plan of making a profit on them by selling for more than they were bought for.
But with Stones it is hard to see that happening if all does not go to plan with the price being paid. I must admit, I am very surprised that Chelsea are prepared to pay that much for him. I would of thought they would of gone for somebody like Raphael Varane who has already proved himself for Real Madrid and for a young age is quite experienced.
On the other hand, I think Pogba is worth £70 million or there abouts. He has been linked to nearly all the giant clubs in football but this transfer window it is Chelsea who have really gone all out for him. If Pogba were to sign, it would make sense as to why Chelsea have not broken the bank this window.
Yes, Pedro is a huge signing but apart from that I am not at all convinced any of the other new additions will get much playing time. If Pogba does come in it will make the world of difference for Chelsea. A central attacking midfielder is needed in my opinion so perhaps putting Pogba there or moving Cesc Fabregas further forward might be just what Chelsea desperately need this season.
All in all I think the possible acquisition of Stones could solve two problems for Chelsea. The questions surrounding the centre back and the right back position. Perhaps that is why Chelsea are prepared to spend so much on him.
As for Pogba, well for me anyway I think not only would this be one of the signings of the season, but one of the signings of the century. No exaggeration. Because he's got everything about him to become the best midfielder in the world, if he isn't already. For some of the ridiculous amounts of money spent on absolute tripe over recent years, just pay the £70 million Chelsea. Just pay it.
I would not be too surprised to see at least one more major addition to this Chelsea squad before this window is out...
Keep the blue flag flying high.
- Charlie.
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