Latest Rumours, Chelsea Transfer News: John Stones Battle with Manchester United.
Chelsea and Manchester United will battle for the January signature of John Stones as the Red Devils make his £50 million capture their "top priority" in the coming weeks. Journalist Mohamed Bouhafsi of France's RMC Sport (h/t James Gray of the Express ) reported the Old Trafford giants will pursue the England international as Blues owner Roman Abramovich " redoubles his efforts" to bring the defender to Stamford Bridge after failing to lure him in the summer. Mark Ogden of the Independent had said United coach Louis van Gaal is prepared to break the world-record fee for a defender to land Stones. However, Chelsea still desire the player whom ex-manager Jose Mourinho coveted Stones has informed the Toffees he is prepared to leave, submitting a transfer request in August, per Ogden. However, United " believe they will have the edge" when it comes to financing a deal over ...