Chelsea told to sign John Stones: He's a success story waiting to happen, says Paul Merson

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Tom Dutton23 August 2020

Paul Merson has advised Chelsea to sign Manchester City defender John Stones.

Frank Lampard is determined to overhaul the centre of his defence this summer, with Declan Rice, Thiago Silva and Lewis Dunk among those linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.

The Blues are closing in on deals for Ben Chilwell and Kai Havertz meaning Lampard will soon turn his focus to the heart of his back line ahead of the 2020-21 season.

Stones has also been mentioned as a possible signing for the Blues.

The 26-year-old England international has won five major titles since moving to City in 2016 - including two Premier League medals - and Merson believes he still has untapped potential.

The former Arsenal man told the Daily Star: “Chelsea should go and get John Stones because there is a success story there waiting to happen.

“I’ve said all along Stones would do well there. And they should go and get him now. He has no future at City.

“Stones is homegrown. He’s an England international. He has plenty of experience. But he’s still young. He ticks a lot of boxes. He’s just like David Luiz, who was phenomenal for Chelsea when Antonio Conte played him in the middle of a three.”