Everton defender John Stones is reportedly set to hand in a transfer request in order to force through a move to Chelsea before the end of the transfer window, according to the back page of The Sun.
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However, Toffees boss Roberto Martinez isn’t keen on allowing the centre-back to leave the club this summer, and has dug his heels in over Chelsea’s persistent interest.
Chelsea have already had two bids rejected for his services, with a third expected to be tabled in the coming days.
And now The Sun are claiming that Stones will help to push the move through by submitting a transfer request despite staying quiet on the matter throughout.
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