Roberto Martinez: No Issues With Mourinho Over Stones

Roberto Martinez says there are no issues with Mourinho after Chelsea's pursuit of Everton defender John Stones in the transfer window. Martinez says its business as usual and the Meyerside blues will be hoping to dent Chelsea's title hopes further.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez has called for the rules of the transfer window to be changed, but says he has no issue with Jose Mourinho after Chelsea's prolonged pursuit of John Stones.

The Premier League champions had bids rejected for the England defender, who also had a transfer request turned down by Everton.

John Stones Set To Request For Transfer Move In Order To Force Chelsea Move

John Stones is on the brink of handing in a transfer request in order to push through his protracted move to Chelsea, according to Friday’s Sun.

The young defender has been at the heart of a tug-of-war between Everton and Chelsea this summer, and it looks like going right down to the wire.

Toffees manager Roberto Martinez has been resolutely digging his heels in, refusing to sell his promising defender, while Chelsea have continued their pursuit despite Everton’s clear stance.

Chelsea Set To Sign John Stones For £35million From Everton

Chelsea are on the verge of signing Everton centre back John Stones after the Merseyside club took a U-Turn on the stance that their defender was not for sale at any price.

The Sun reports that Roberto Martinez’s side will now accept an offer for the England Under 21 international should Chelsea make a bid in excess of £35million.

It is understood that Blues boss Jose Mourinho has made signing the defender his top priority during the summer transfer window and the West London club are prepared to match Everton’s valuation of the player.

Jammie Carragher Urges Stones To Stay At Everton

It has been a summer to make John Stones’ head spin: two rejected bids for his services from Chelsea, Manchester City watching developments and advice that Manchester United is the best place for him to play football.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez admitted on Thursday the speculation had affected the 21-year-old and, with so many people talking about his situation, it could not have failed to get to him.

He should ignore the noise, though, and stay right where is. The best place for him for the next two years is Goodison Park, working with Martinez.

Manchester United Joins Chelsea In Race To Sign Everton's John Stones

Roberto Martinez is said to be livid at Chelsea's public pursuit of his player and United have asked to be kept informed if Stones is available. Manchester United have joined the race for John Stones after discreet contact with Everton.

And Louis van Gaal could have a better chance of landing the highly-rated 21-year-old defender than Stamford Bridge boss Jose Mourinho.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez is said to be furious at the public way Chelsea made their move for England centre-back Stones while the Toffees were in Singapore for the Barclay’s Asia Trophy.