Tag: John Stones

Chelsea news and rumours: Improved offer for Everton defender planned

Jordan Harris
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Here is Saturday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: The Blues are reportedly willing to make Everton’s John Stones the most expensive English defender of all-time, according to the Telegraph. Jose Mourinho is happy to spend over £30m to secure the 21-year-old’s signature. However, they could be set to miss out on Barcelona winger Pedro, after the Metro reported that Manchester United had entered the race to sign the 27-year-old. The Spaniard signed a new contract in June, but will still be available for £22m. They could also be set for…

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Chelsea to make SECOND offer for Everton’s John Stones as first bid turned down

Jordan Harris

Chelsea have not been deterred after having their first bid for Everton defender John Stones rejected, and are preparing to make a second offer, Sky Sports report. The Premier League champions had made an offer of £20m for the 21-year-old, however, the Toffees turned it down (via Sky Sports). Stones confirmed that he is happy where he is, and revealed that his ambitions involve the Goodison Park outfit, Sky Sports report. “I am very happy at Everton. My aim right now is to try to nail down a regular spot…

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Stats: Chelsea target is BETTER than BOTH established centre-backs

Steve Green

It had been reported on Friday that Chelsea had seen a £20m bid for Everton defender John Stones rejected. The Blues don’t have a particularly good record with developing young players over the years, with several of their academy graduates moving on before they’d even been given a chance. However, a set of stats emerged this afternoon showing exactly why the Blues have dispelled an interest in the 21-year-old. Put simply – he’s better than both John Terry and Gary Cahill. Chelsea were able to boast the Premier League’s stingiest…

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Chelsea gossip: £15m striker HIJACKED and full-back flop heads back to Madrid

Steve Green

Friday’s biggest Chelsea news and transfer rumour gossip. Chelsea want to sign £15m-rated Serbia striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, 20, from Anderlecht, but Newcastle and Swansea are also interested, the Daily Star reports. The Serbian international had been set to sign for the Magpies, but has apparently opted against the move as he would prefer a side capable of offering Champions League football. Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has left winger Mohamed Salah out of the squad for the pre-season tour of the USA after the 23-year-old refused to join Fiorentina on loan,…

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Everton reject £20m Chelsea bid for John Stones

Steve Green

Everton have reportedly knocked back a £20m offer from Chelsea for young England defender John Stones, according to Sky Sports. The 21-year-old has established himself as a key member of the Everton squad following his move from Barnsley two years ago, and is being tipped for a big future not only on Merseyside but on the international stage, too. The Blues have been monitoring the youngster for several weeks now (via the Daily Mirror) as they look to up their homegrown quota as well as identify a long term replacement…

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Chelsea news and gossip: Blues told to pay £21m for star forward

Jordan Harris

Here is Monday’s news and rumours concerning Chelsea: READ MORE: Chelsea News and Rumours Juventus boss CONFIRMS interest in Chelsea playmaker Chelsea to loan three players as part of the Radamel Falcao deal Lyon have told any club – including Chelsea – that should they want star striker Alexandre Lacazette, they will have to pay £21m, the Daily Express report. However, the Ligue 1 side have made a lucrative contract offer to try and tempt the 24-year-old to stay. The Blues are now favourites to land Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir…

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John Terry DEMANDS Chelsea to sign fellow Premier League stopper

Steve Green
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Chelsea captain John Terry has hailed Everton youngster John Stones ahead of a potential summer bid for the England under-21 starlet, the Daily Star reports. READ MORE: Chelsea News and Goals Petr Cech’s Arsenal move edges closer Chelsea set to miss out on Belgian star Stones is said to be high on Jose Mourinho’s summer wish list, and furthermore, he is also the man that veteran skipper Terry believes should be the man to replace him. However, the Toffees have no intentions of letting the player leave during the upcoming…

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Chelsea news and gossip: Blues considering bids for Tottenham man and England youngster

Jordan Harris
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Here is Sunday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: READ MORE: Eight huge transfers set to go ahead this summer Odds slashed on Chelsea signing £15m rated striker Chelsea have the LEAST passionate fans, according to study Jose Mourinho is considering the possibility of making a surprise bid for Tottenham midfielder Moussa Dembele, according to The Sun. The Belgian has fallen out of favour with Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino, so The Sun suggest that he may be available for around £12m. And he could be joined at Stamford Bridge by Everton…

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Manchester United ready to make summer bid for Everton youngster

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Louis van Gaal is hoping to add Everton defender John Stones to his defensive ranks this summer, as the Dutchman looks to develop his squad after a promising first season at Old Trafford. READ MORE: Manchester United News and Gossip According to the Daily Mail, the 21-year-old only agreed a new five year deal at Goodison Park last August, meaning that it may take a large bid for the Toffees to even consider selling one of their best players. However, whatever asking price Roberto Martinez sets may not deter Manchester…

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