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Chelsea Chase Arsenal Target Stones
21 Jul
Summary
- Chelsea and Arsenal vie for defender John Stones.
- Blues explore signing Stones as defensive revamp.
- City's decorated defender available on free transfer.
Chelsea have identified John Stones as a summer transfer target, joining rivals Arsenal in pursuit of the England international. The West London club is looking to acquire experienced players to bolster their squad.
As part of a defensive overhaul, Chelsea is open to offers for Axel Disasi and Trevoh Chalobah. The club has also made an inquiry for Crystal Palace's Maxence Lacroix, but a significant price tag of £55 million could impede a deal.
Stones, a decorated defender from Manchester City, is available on a free transfer. He spent nine years at City, winning numerous titles including six Premier League crowns and a Champions League. Arsenal's interest stems from a long-term injury to William Saliba, viewing Stones as a potential stop-gap solution.
