Former Chelsea manager Glenn Hoddle has called on his old club to make a bold move for Manchester City defender John Stones this summer. With the Blues bracing for yet another pivotal transfer window—and a potential squad shake-up on the horizon—Hoddle believes Stones could be the experienced leader Chelsea's dressing room desperately needs.

Currently in the process of hiring a new permanent manager after Liam Rosenior's sudden departure, Chelsea's transfer plans may be on hold for now. But that hasn't stopped the rumor mill from spinning, with the club already linked to several high-profile summer targets. The focus is on adding seasoned players, and the backline has been flagged as a key area for reinforcement.

While multiple defenders have been tipped for a move to Stamford Bridge, Hoddle singled out Stones as the perfect fit. "They need a couple of really experienced players that want to be there, but they're good apples, they're not bad apples," Hoddle said on TNT Sports' The Breakdown. "John Stones is going to move. He's a certainty. I'd be going left, right and centre to get him. He's a good character, a good player still."

Stones has spent the last decade at the Etihad, joining City in 2016 as one of Pep Guardiola's early signings. Over the years, he became a cornerstone of one of the most dominant eras in Premier League history, helping City to six league titles and a Champions League trophy. With nearly 300 appearances in a City shirt, the 31-year-old England international brings a wealth of experience and a winning mentality—qualities that could help shore up Chelsea's leaky defense.

As Stones looks for a new challenge this summer, Hoddle insists Chelsea should pull out all the stops to land him—potentially on a free transfer. It's a move that could inject the leadership and direction the Blues have been missing.