Xabi Alonso looks on during a Chelsea Open Training Session at Allianz Stadium on July 26, 2026 in Sydney, Australia (Photo by Ayush Kumar/Getty Images)
Talks are reportedly happening now for Chelsea to potentially snap up free agent John Stones ahead of rivals Arsenal.
The experienced England international left Manchester City at the end of his contract this summer, and this has understandably led to a lot of interest in him.
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Arsenal could do with a bit more depth at the back, especially after William Saliba’s injury during the World Cup, so they’re supposedly one of the clubs looking at Stones, according to the Irish Sun.
However, it seems Chelsea are working on a deal right as we speak, according to trusted Blues source Simon Phillips.
Chelsea could offer John Stones a two-year deal
Phillips’ report suggests Chelsea are serious about convincing Stones to join, and that he’s also showing an openness to the move to Stamford Bridge.
The 32-year-old would not be the most long-term option for CFC, but it seems they would be prepared to offer him a two-year deal.
“SPTC Sources have confirmed that the centre back does have ‘a willingness’ to join Chelsea now this summer despite initially being unconvinced of making that move,” Phillips posted on his Substack.
“Chelsea approached the agent of Stones much earlier in the summer, but they were told that all he was doing at that moment was keeping options open, seeing what other approaches came in, and focusing on the World Cup.
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“Chelsea recently went back with a second approach at the end of last week, and this time they have received a bit more positivity from his camp suggesting that a deal is possible.”
He added: “There has been a suggestion that Chelsea have put a 2-year…
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