Barcelona enter race to sign John Stones as Chelsea and Man Utd consider January bids

John Stones is being chased by the biggest clubs in Europe

BARCELONA have joined the transfer battle to sign Everton defender John Stones.

The 21-year-old has established himself as one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League in the last 18 months.
In the summer, Chelsea had four bids, including one of £40million, rebuffed by the Toffees.

 

While Manchester United were also rumoured to be interested.

But Barcelona have now emerged as a contender for Stones after sending scouts to watch him play for England against Spain last Friday, according to the Telegraph.

Ultimately Stones did not feature against the current European Championships but the report claims the Catalan club will continue to monitor his progress.

 

It is also claimed United could enter into a bidding war for the player, who is now high on their wishlist.

While the Daily Mirror say Chelsea are growing concerned over their chances of signing Stones in January.

The Blues are preparing to bid again for Stones but his willingness to stay Goodison Park, at least until the summer, means Jose Mourinho may need to look elsewhere to solve his side's dismal start to the season.