Chelsea eye free agent John Stones after Man City exit

The 32-year-old centre-back is available on a free transfer this summer.

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What happened. Chelsea are considering a move for John Stones after his release by Manchester City, but had a £64m bid for Alex Scott rejected by Bournemouth.

• Arsenal have also been linked with Stones.
• Bournemouth insist Scott is not for sale despite him turning down a new contract.
• Chelsea are also in talks for Maxence Lacroix and monitoring Jacobo Ramon.

Chelsea are rebuilding under Xabi Alonso and need defensive reinforcements after falling out of European football.

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