JIMMY FLOYD HASSELBAINK reckons new Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso should make a shock swoop for John Stones.
The Spaniard, 44, is ready to give the Blues’ squad a makeover after penning a four-year deal to take over at Stamford Bridge.
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has called for Chelsea to sign John Stones Credit: PA
The defender is a free agent after leaving Manchester City Credit: PA
And Marco Palestra became Alonso’s first signing when he sealed a £43million switch from Atalanta.
Chelsea legend Hasselbaink has now urged his former employers to make a stunning move for Stones.
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The England centre-back is a free agent after his Manchester City contract expired at the end of last month.
But Stones has been using the World Cup to prove he can still shine at the highest level.
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And Hasselbaink feels the ex-Everton man’s experience would be a huge asset in a young dressing room.
The Stamford Bridge legend, 54, also believes Stones’ injury record should be ignored as failing to bag European qualification means there will be fewer showdowns in West London.
Hasselbaink told WhoScored: “I would love to see Alonso go and get Stones, who is a free agent.
“Everybody will say, ‘Oh, but he’s injured a lot’. I think this year he will be a very good buy for Chelsea because they won’t play in the Champions League or in Europe.
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Xabi Alonso has taken charge of Chelsea Credit: Getty
“It’s from Saturday to Saturday. He will have more rest and he brings a lot of experience as well. He can at least play 30 minutes.”
Stones, 32, was limited to just 439 MINUTES of Premier League action because of his injury hell last season.
But he still bagged a place in England’s World Cup squad and was at the heart of the backline as the Three Lions beat Norway to book their place in the semi-finals.
Thomas Tuchel also included Stones in the starting line-up against Croatia before two more substitute appearances.
Stones made history when he came off the bench against DR Congo – becoming the first player to feature for England when he is without a club.
He enjoyed a trophy-laden spell with Man City, notching six Premier League titles, five Carabao Cups, three FA Cups and the Champions League.
