Everton reject John Stones' transfer request amid £40m Chelsea swoop

Everton have rejected John Stones' transfer request

EVERTON have rejected John Stones' formal transfer request.

 

Chairman Bill Kenwright confirmed in a statement on the club's official website that the Toffees had turned down the defender's request.

News News Blog Sport understands Chelsea are preparing a £40million bid for the defender, however, Roberto Martinez is standing firm regarding his sale.

 

Following last night's League Cup victory over Barnsley, he told reporters: "We will reject it [Chelsea's bid] in the morning and get on with our business."

And this has been reiterated by Everton's decision to reject the England international's request to leave the club.

 

Everton Football Club has rejected a transfer request from John Stones

Bill Kenwright

The statement reads: "Everton Football Club has rejected a transfer request from John Stones.

"Since the start of the transfer window, we have resolutely turned down offers from another Premier League football club for our player.

"John is not for sale and he will remain a highly valued member of our first team squad."