Tag: John Stones

Chelsea hoping to seal move for Everton defender John Stones with third bid worth £30m

Jordan Harris

Chelsea are hoping that an improved third bid will be enough to land Everton defender John Stones, according to the Metro. The Blues previously had their first offer of £20m, and their second of £26m turned down by the Merseyside outfit, but are planning to test the Toffees’ resolve with a third bid of £30m (via Metro). Jose Mourinho wants the 21-year-old to be John Terry’s long-term successor, but Roberto Martinez has previously made it clear that he does not plan to let the England international leave Goodison Park this…

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Chelsea gossip: Mourinho wants £15m Spurs star and Stones warned against Stamford Bridge move

Steve Green

Tuesday’s biggest Chelsea news and transfer rumours. Chelsea have told Tottenham to name their price for left-back Danny Rose, with the Blues prepared to pay £15m for the 25-year-old, the Daily Mirror reports. Jose Mourinho is apparently desperate to land a new left-back this summer and has identified the England international as a possible alternative to Abdul Baba Rahman. Former England defender Rio Ferdinand says Everton centre-back John Stones, 21, should join his former club Manchester United instead of moving to Chelsea as he would get more first-team football, The…

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Man United gossip: Real reject TWO £100m Bale bids and PSG star makes sly dig at Red Devils

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Tuesday’s biggest Manchester United news and transfer gossip. Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has made two £100m bids for Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale, 26, this summer, The Sun reports. Both Madrid and Bale have stated that they don’t intend to do business with the Red Devils on this matter. Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola has claimed that former player Bastian Schweinsteiger, 31, a summer signing for Manchester United, has not been fit for the past three years, the Daily Telegraph reports. The number of games the veteran midfielder…

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Rio Ferdinand: John Stones would be a “lunatic” to join Chelsea and should sign for Man United instead

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Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has told Everton’s John Stones that he would be a “lunatic” to join Chelsea and should sign for the Red Devils instead, according to the Daily Express. The Blues have seen two £26m bids for the defender rejected by The Toffees already this summer, though Jose Mourinho is still keen to bring him on board and is expected to lodge a third offer in the next few days. However, Ferdinand believes the England under-21 international should make the move to Old Trafford and play…

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Chelsea news: Juventus give up on Oscar, but Blues warned off John Stones

Jordan Harris

Here is Monday’s news and rumours concerning Chelsea: Everton manager Roberto Martinez has issued a defiant message regarding John Stones, who has been the subject of two bids from the Blues, the Daily Express report. The latest offer was worth £26m, but Martinez has explained that he does not plan to sell the England international. “They are going to be admiring his ability and what he is as a footballer but he is an Everton player and as you can imagine he is a big part of what we are…

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Everton boss sends defiant message to Chelsea regarding John Stones

Jordan Harris

Everton boss Roberto Martinez has issued a hands-off warning to Chelsea as the Premier League champions try to lure John Stones to Stamford Bridge, the Daily Express report. The Express confirm that the Blues have seen two bids for the 21-year-old – the second of which was reportedly worth £26m – turned down by the Toffees, and Martinez has insisted that he does not plan to lose the England international. “There is nothing to discuss, he is not a player that is out of contract in ten months, he is not…

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Chelsea rumours: £26m bid planned for target, and Baba Rahman’s move nears completion

Jordan Harris

Here is Sunday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: The Premier League champions are planning to make a £26m bid for Napoli winger Jose Callejon, according to the Metro. Arsenal are keen on the Spaniard, but Chelsea are hoping this bid should seal the deal. Baba Rahman’s move to the Blues appears to be close to being finalised, after the Daily Star reported that Chelsea made an improved bid for the defender. Their latest offer would see Augsburg pocket £17.5m. Chelsea’s move for John Stones is apparently being held up because…

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Chelsea gossip: John Stones update and Terry back Falcao to shine

Steve Green

Friday’s biggest Chelsea news and transfer rumours. Chelsea are prepared to bid up to £30m to land Everton’s England defender John Stones. But the Toffees hope interest from Manchester United in the 21-year-old will push the price up closer to their valuation of £34m, the London Evening Standard reports. However, United are now said to be willing to offer cash plus Johnny Evans in order to land his signature. Chelsea captain John Terry has backed new signing Radamel Falcao, 29, to succeed at Stamford Bridge, saying the striker – who…

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Man United gossip: Di Maria ’48 hours away’ from PSG move but path paved for Pedro

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Friday’s biggest Man United news and transfer gossip. Manchester United face a dilemma over what to do with goalkeeper David De Gea, 24, just a week before the start of the new season after their hopes of signing Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos, 29, ended, the Manchester Evening News reports. Ramos ended speculation over his future by committing his future to Real earlier this week. Manchester United winger Angel Di Maria, 27, will join Paris St-Germain in the next 48 hours for £44m. United have also fined the Argentine two…

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Manchester giants join Chelsea in their interest in John Stones

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Both Manchester clubs have reportedly joined Chelsea in the chase to sign highly-rated Everton defender John Stones. The Premier League champions had lodged a £25m bid for the 21-year-old earlier this week (via Sky Sports) but The Toffees had knocked back the London side despite it being a £5m improvement on their initial offer. However, The Blues no longer have a clear path to the player’s signature as the Metro are reporting that Manchester United have also declared an interest in prizing him away from Goodison Park. The Metro claim…

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Transfer rumour round up: Di Maria deal done, Ramos agrees new contract and Arsenal plot Busquets bid

Jordan Harris

Here are Thursday’s biggest rumours and deals: Angel Di Maria’s Manchester United exit has been confirmed by respected journalist Guillem Balague. The reporter believes that the Argentinian’s £44.2m move to Paris Saint-Germain was completed yesterday. The di Maria deal agreed with PSG yesterday is for a €63m fee (£44.2m) — Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) July 30, 2015 Louis van Gaal looks set to miss out on Sergio Ramos, after Marca reported that the defender has signed a new five-year deal with Real Madrid. Los Blancos plan to announce the deal just…

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Manchester United gossip: Di Maria’s exit complete, and Pedro move in doubt

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Here is Thursday’s news and gossip concerning Manchester United: Angel Di Maria’s move to Paris Saint-Germain is complete, according to respected journalist Guillem Balague. The former Real Madrid winger will move to Parc des Princes for £44.2m. The di Maria deal agreed with PSG yesterday is for a €63m fee (£44.2m) — Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) July 30, 2015 Benfica star Nicolas Gaitan could be the man chosen to replace the Ligue 1 bound attacker, according to the Metro. The 27-year-old is being lined up with a £21.5m switch to Old…

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Chelsea rumours: Everton name price for Stones, but rivals join chase

Jordan Harris

Here is Thursday’s news and rumours concerning Chelsea: Everton have told Chelsea that if they want to sign John Stones, they will have to pay at least £30m and send one of their own squad to Goodison Park, according to the Daily Star. The Blues have already had two bids rejected by the Toffees. And it appears that they will have to compete with Manchester United for the England defender’s signature, the Metro report. The Red Devils have supposedly contacted his agent to make their interest known. Nemanja Matic has…

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Everton want at least £30m and a Chelsea player in exchange for John Stones

Jordan Harris

Everton have responded to Chelsea’s two bids for John Stones (via Daily Star), by telling the Blues that if they want the defender, they need to stump up at least £30m and be willing to throw in one of their own men as part of the deal, according to the Daily Star. The Premier League champions’ latest offer for the 21-year-old was £26m, however, the Star suggest that it was swiftly rejected by the Toffees. However, the Star report that Roberto Martinez is resigned to possibly losing the England international,…

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Everton REJECT £26m bid from Chelsea for John Stones

Jordan Harris

Everton have reportedly rejected Chelsea’s second bid for defender John Stones, but have suggested what the Blues will have to pay to secure their target. According to the Daily Express, the Toffees turned down the Premier League champions’ offer of £26m, having already rejected a bid of £20m. And the Express suggest that Jose Mourinho’s men will need to stump up £34m if they wish to get their man. If the Stamford Bridge side decide to make such an offer, it will be extremely difficult for Roberto Martinez to turn…

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John Stones WANTS Chelsea move as Blues prepare new bid for defender

Jordan Harris

Chelsea are preparing to make an improved offer for Everton defender John Stones amid speculation that he has asked to leave Goodison Park. According to the Metro, the Premier League champions had a £20m offer turned down by the Toffees. But, while the bid may have been rejected, it appears to have persuaded the England international to consider his future. The Guardian suggest that the Blues plan to act upon Stones’ desire to leave, and increase their offer by £6m. However, the Metro suggest that their new bid could be…

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Chelsea news: New Stones bid planned, but John Terry plans to stick around

Jordan Harris

Here is Monday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: The Blues are set to make a new bid for Everton defender John Stones in the coming days, according to the Guardian. This latest offer would see the Toffees earn £26m, should they decide to let their star go. The Premier League champions’ hopes of landing Stones may have been boosted after Roberto Martinez found a potential replacement for the England international, the Daily Express report. The Merseyside outfit are planning a bid for Celtic stalwart Virgil van Dijk. Chelsea are still…

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Manchester United join Chelsea in battle to sign John Stones

Jordan Harris

Manchester United are set to battle it out with Chelsea for the signature of Everton defender John Stones, according to the Daily Express. The Premier League champions had registered the initial interest in the 21-year-old, and the Express suggest that they made a £20m bid to try and tempt the Toffees to sell the man they paid Barnsley £3m for in 2013 (via BBC Sport). However, the Express report that Roberto Martinez was not happy about the offer – as they would like an amount closer to £38m – or the…

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Chelsea news: £15.5m bid for winger planned, but Juan Cuadrado still backed to shine

Jordan Harris

Here is Sunday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: The Premier League champions are plotting to make a £15.5m bid for Napoli winger Jose Callejon, according to the Metro. Tottenham and Arsenal are also keen on the Spaniard, who previously worked with Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid. They also face competition if they wish to sign Everton defender John Stones, after the Daily Express reported that Manchester United have joined the race for the England youngster. The Toffees would reportedly rather sell to Louis van Gaal’s side after the way that…

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Chelsea gossip: New bid for international ace imminent and Mourinho makes excuse for SHOCKING keeper debut

Steve Green

Thursday’s Chelsea rumour roundup. Gary Cahill has urged England team-mate John Stones, 21, to leave Everton and join him at Chelsea, claiming an offer from the Blues would be one “you can’t turn down,” The Guardian reports. Cahill has seen first-hand from working with Stones on England duty why José Mourinho is poised to break the transfer record for a British defender by signing the youngster. A fresh bid – believed to be in the region of £32m – is expected this week. Thibaut Courtois reckons the pressure is still…

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Gary Cahill pleads with John Stones to sign for Chelsea

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Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has urged Everton youngster John Stones to join him at Stamford Bridge this summer by insisting that he won’t regret it, the Daily Star reports. Cahill knows from his time with Stones in the England national set up exactly why manager Jose Mourinho is prepared to spend big to bring him to the club. However, Toffees gaffer Roberto Martinez is angry with the Special One for his conduct over the 21-year-old defender and has told the Champions that he is not for sale at any price.…

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Chelsea rumours: Everton defender interested in move, while talks held over Axel Witsel

Jordan Harris

Here is Tuesday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: John Stones wants to join Chelsea this summer, after the Premier League champions had a £20m bid turned down by the Toffees, the Independent report. The 21-year-old believes he will further his career at Stamford Bridge. The former agent of Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel has revealed that the player is in talks over a move to join Jose Mourinho’s side, the Metro report. The Metro suggest that should the Blues put in a bid worth £22.9m, the player will be…

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Chelsea considering £34m bid for John Stones, who is reportedly interested in Stamford Bridge switch

Jordan Harris

Chelsea are hoping that a record bid for John Stones may be enough to tempt Everton into selling the youngster, and their hopes of sealing a move have been boosted as the defender would reportedly be interested in a switch to the Premier League champions. According to the Daily Express, the Blues are preparing to offer Roberto Martinez’s men £34m for the man that moved to Goodison Park for around £3m in January 2013 (via BBC Sport). The Express report that should their bid be successful, the 21-year-old would become…

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Chelsea to make improved £25m offer for Everton defender John Stones

Jordan Harris

Chelsea have reportedly decided to make an increased offer for Everton defender John Stones, according to the Daily Star. The Star report that the Premier League champions had their initial bid of £20m rejected by the Toffees, but they are hoping they may have more luck after improving their offer by £5m. However, Roberto Martinez is adamant that he does not wish to sell one of his star men. And the Star report that the way Jose Mourinho has approached the attempts to land their target has led to a…

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Chelsea gossip: Blues to SHARE Wembley with Spurs and fresh Stones bids expected

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Sunday’s biggest Chelsea news and transfer rumours. Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has warned Everton he will not stop bidding for England defender John Stones, 21, despite having one £20m offer rejected, the Daily Mirror reports. The Blues made an offer for the England international on Friday, only to see it knocked back. Mourinho says his Premier League-winning team does not need major surgery although he has told his players they will have to perform even better than they did last season, the Observer reports. Much of Mourinho’s transfer dealings may…

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