Pundits: Stones perfect for Pep

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John Stones would be the perfect player for Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, agree Sky Sports pundits.

Newly-appointed City boss Guardiola has confirmed the club’s interest in bringing the Everton and England centre-back to the Etihad Stadium.

And Henry, who was part of Guardiola’s Barcelona team between 2008 and 2010, believes Stones can thrive under Guardiola’s tutelage, similarly to Gerard Pique’s development under the Spaniard at the Nou Camp.

“Stones is the perfect player to play under Pep,” Sky Sports pundit Henry said.

“I remember when Gerard Pique came to Barcelona, people in England were not convinced about how good he was as a defender – and rightly so, he was struggling.

“The way we played at Barcelona was better for Pique and the same goes for Stones. He, of course, has not signed yet but if he …

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