Soccer

Chelsea target John Stones requests transfer from Everton

After three failed bids, Chelsea's fourth attempt to capture John Stones could see the defender moving to Stamford Bridge.

The 21-year-old has handed in a transfer request, confirming Everton fans worst fears.

Chelsea were knocked back with their starting bid of £20 million.

But Jose Mourinho didn't give up and raised the stakes to £26 million and then to £30 million.

Now it seems a final offer of £40 million means Mourinho will get his man.