Jammie Carragher Urges Stones To Stay At Everton

It has been a summer to make John Stones’ head spin: two rejected bids for his services from Chelsea, Manchester City watching developments and advice that Manchester United is the best place for him to play football.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez admitted on Thursday the speculation had affected the 21-year-old and, with so many people talking about his situation, it could not have failed to get to him.

He should ignore the noise, though, and stay right where is. The best place for him for the next two years is Goodison Park, working with Martinez.

No New Signing From City, United, Liverpool & Arsenal Can Break Into Chelsea's First XI - Jammie Carragher

£252.2million: That’s how much Arsenal, the Manchester clubs, Tottenham and Liverpool have spent trying to close the gap on Chelsea this summer...

The spree has clearly irritated Jose Mourinho but he should relax: not one of the players who his rivals have bought would get in Chelsea’s starting line-up.

It doesn’t matter whether you are talking about Bastian Schweinsteiger, Raheem Sterling, Petr Cech or Christian Benteke; none of them are at a level where they would waltz into Stamford Bridge and take the place of those who helped Chelsea become champions last season.

Christian Benteke Will Fit Into Liverpool's System - Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers believes Christian Benteke will become a “huge player” for Liverpool and insists the striker is suited to his side’s style of play.

The Belgium international completed his £32.5 million move from Aston Villa earlier this week but former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has questioned whether the 24-year-old will be able to adapt to Rodgers’ “short, sharp and incisive passing game”.

Rodgers, however, has no concerns over Benteke’s versatility and says the Belgian’s record of 42 goals in 89 Premier League games was an important factor when targeting a new striker.

JAMMIE CARRAGHER: Liverpool Have A Premier League Title Advantage

Jamie Carragher is impressed with the way Brendan Rodgers has turned things around after a 'nightmare' start to life at Liverpool, and believes his old club have an advantage that can help them succeed in the Premier League title race.

Speaking to talkSPORT's Weekend Sports Breakfast, the Anfield idol was full of praise for Liverpool and pointed to a factor that could yet help his old side finish the season in top spot.

"He [Brendan Rodgers] has been fortunate with no Europe," Carragher said.