Premier
League Champions Chelsea are set to make a new offer for Everton young center-back John Stones, according to SkySports.
Chelsea
are reportedly set to increase their offer after the rejection of the first
bid. The Blues boss Jose Mourinho is confident that the new bid would be enough to secure
the Englishman move.
The
London side's first bid which was around £20million was rejected by Everton manager Roberto Martinez.
Sky
Sources believe that the Spanish manager who has no plans to sell his star man
would now allow him to leave the club.
Stone has four years left on his current contract.
Chelsea
are currently at Montreal for their preseason tour while the Liverpool side are
enjoying Asia Trophy in Singapore.
The
21-year-old has already said that he is happy at Goodison Park.
“I
am very happy at Everton. My aim right now is to try to nail down a regular
spot in this Everton team and hopefully that will take care of playing for
England.”
Stones
started 23 Premier League games last season, the youngster is hoping to secure
his permanent place at the defence line. Recently, he was being handed with the No 5 jersey. Last time No 5 was worn by Dave Watson.
Stones who has made several appearances for England under 19, 20 and 21 has made four appearances for England senior side.
Meanwhile,
the Stamford Bridge side are also keeping tabs on Real Madrid Spanish midfielder
Isco, according to Express.
Columnist: Stevan Jones
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