John Stones transfer request: Everton manager provides update on Chelsea’s top target

Everton defender John Stones is undeniably the one that Chelsea want this summer.

Jose Mourinho’s Blues have already had three bids for the 21-year-old England international rejected by the Toffees.

Chelsea remain interested in Stones, but the Stamford Bridge outfit are reportedly waiting in the hope that the player lodges a transfer request to make their quest to sign him much easier.

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However, Everton boss Roberto has insisted that no transfer request has been made by Stones, who looks set to start against Manchester City this weekend.

“The only focus is on Man City on Sunday. I have no problems picking John for that game,” Martinez told reporters.

Stones could cost Chelsea close to £40m this summer, despite joining Everton for just £3m from Barnsley in January 2013.

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