The Blues are keen to Everton star John Stones, and are preparing a £30 million bid for the 21-year-old [Daily Mail]. This will be their third offer for the England international, having already seen £20 million and £26 million bids turned down.
The Toffees have been very unwilling to sell the centre-back so far though, and it may be difficult to prise him away from Goodison Park. Manchester United and Manchester City’s interest in the player [Daily Mirror] could complicate the transfer saga further.