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State of the deal
Unverified chatter from outlets including Daily Mail and BBC Sport suggests Chelsea are interested in signing free agent John Stones. All reports indicate the deal is currently at the rumour stage, with no fee or personal terms agreed. Momentum appears to have stalled, with no new reports for five days.
Timeline · 5 reports
- Daily Mail Staff321 Jul
Rumour
Chelsea are reportedly considering a shock move for England central defender John Stones. The 32-year-old is available on a free transfer this summer after his exit from Manchester City. Stones recently represented England at the World Cup.
- BBC Sport Staff321 Jul
Rumour
Chelsea are interested in signing England defender John Stones on a free transfer. The 32-year-old became a free agent after his Manchester City contract expired at the end of June. Inter Milan are also considering a move for Stones.
- Sky Sports Staff321 Jul
Rumour
John Stones, a 32-year-old free agent defender, has emerged as a potential transfer target for Chelsea. He left Manchester City at the end of his contract earlier this month after his World Cup campaign with England. Chelsea are looking to sign a physically imposing, experienced
- Mark Wakefield421 Jul
Rumour
Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing free agent John Stones, who recently left Manchester City. Arsenal have also been linked with the England international defender. This potential move follows Chelsea's recent verbal agreement to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for
- Patrick Austen-Hardy416 Jul
Rumour
Former Chelsea forward Joe Cole has recommended that Chelsea sign England international John Stones. Stones, who recently departed Manchester City as a free agent, is seen as a simple and free answer to Chelsea's defensive issues. The article suggests Chelsea should abandon their
Elsewhere in this race
What the other clubs chasing him have done. These reports belong to their deals, not this one.
