William Gallas, the former Chelsea center-back, is encouraging his old club to pursue John Stones. Gallas views the England international as the ideal candidate for the squad, especially given his current status as a free agent following his departure from Manchester City.
Speaking with iPredicta, as reported by Metro UK, Gallas emphasized the financial sense of the deal. Since no transfer fee is required, Chelsea would avoid the gamble of spending significant funds on a defender who might struggle to adjust to the intensity of the Premier League. Gallas highlighted that Stones possesses a proven track record, including multiple Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy, making him a low-risk, high-reward signing. He maintains that this move would be mutually beneficial for both the club and the player.