23 Jul 2015 09:25:37
Hi Ed's,
Do you think we might enter the race to get John Stones? Everton are reportedly after Evans and have historic interest in Smalling. He is a very good player who could make it to be a top CB. Do you see us/ have we shown any movement to secure the player?
{Ed001's Note - you haven't yet shown any interest, but I believe he has indicated a desire to join Chelsea, should he leave Everton, so it might have put you off getting involved.}
23 Jul 2015 10:13:04
They would have a fantastic signing on their hands.
I imagine he might be a little put off by what we have done to Phil Jones. Both are/were very promising young centre halves and he won't want his career to go like Jones.
23 Jul 2015 14:36:27
I think Jones had potential but as they say in horse racing just hadn't 'trained on'. Talk of him being future United & England CB and captain seems well wide of the mark now. The only CB I'd have any confidence in is Rojo and he's hardly Jaap Stam is he?
I hope we are in for both Ramos AND Otamendi as imo we need 2 class CBs who can walk into the first team with Rojo and Smallinh back up.
23 Jul 2015 15:24:29
And what's the problem with Phil Jones? I just don't get some comments.
23 Jul 2015 18:13:41
I actually think both Jones and Smalling will greatly improve if we bring in a world class central defender. Jones has a lot of injury problems and Smalling is very inconsistent, hopefully eiher Ramos/Otamendi or whoever it is will improve them both. Just thinking this based on how good Evans looked when he played next to Vidic or Ferdinand, the guy looked unbeatable until Vidic got injury prone and Ferdinand lost his legs
23 Jul 2015 19:10:09
Jones' positional play let's him down on occasions. Whilst he's brave enough to put his head where others won't put their feet that's usually because he's put himself in an awkward spot in the first place.
I like to see young players progress into great ones but by the age of 23 he should be the finished article should he not? If that's the case he certsinly is not. And Smalling was dismal until picking up considerably in latter half of last season.
We are 2 top CBs short though if want to genuine title contenders.
24 Jul 2015 10:30:36
I can't see two CB's coming in this window. only 1 possibly.
And Halesini, as far as expecting all players to turn into "great" by the age of 23. the less said the better.