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John Stones was heavily linked to Chelsea in the summer |
JOHN STONES was lucky not to join Chelsea.
That is according to former Liverpool star Jamie Redknapp.
Stones was on the Blues’ radar in the summer, however Everton knocked back a £38million bid.
The Blues have seen their title defence fall by the wayside, already losing seven Premier League games this term.
And Redknapp thinks Stones is better off at Goodison Park.
"How lucky is John Stones to have avoided the madness at Chelsea? Everton rejected a £38million bid for the defender in the summer but after all that has happened since, moving to Stamford Bridge would have stunted his development,” Redknapp wrote in his column for the Daily Mail.
“He's much better playing week in, week out at Everton and it clearly showed as he glided around the pitch at West Ham.
“At times it looks like the game is too easy for him and that's my only worry because he can get complacent and switch off, as he did against Sunderland last weekend.
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| Jamie Redknapp (pictured) thinks John Stones is better off at Everton |
“His ability, however, is phenomenal and he will only get better.
“After the experience of having another year in the team there is no reason why Stones can't go and play for a team like Barcelona or Real Madrid.
“He won't be at Goodison Park forever, but for now Everton is the best place for him.”
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