3. John Stones
England's brightest defensive hope, Everton's rock at the back, a rising Premier League starlet. John Stones is big news, and his future is almost certainly going to be a trophy-laden one if he keeps progressing as expected. The 21-year-old will require a big bid to take him away from Goodison Park, but if you're a European giant with money to burn and a future to safeguard, Stones is absolutely the man to sign. You may be able to land him for under £30m, which may still mean a high outlay, but for over a decade of guaranteed excellence? It's a small price to pay.
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