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Chelsea give up on bid to sign Everton's Stones

Published Aug. 28, 2015 6:05 a.m. ET

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Chelsea made one final bid for John Stones of £38million this week but now feel there is no more they can do to persuade Everton to sell him in this window.

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright released a statement on Thursday to again insist Stones was not for sale, and Chelsea are now finally ready to consider alternative targets.

The Blues 'have not made a final decision on who, if anyone, they will sign' instead, claims the newspaper.

John Stones wanted to move to Chelsea and believed he would be a regular starter this season, but the Daily Telegraph says Roberto Martinez held face-to-face talks with the England international on Thursday to inform him he will not be leaving Goodison Park.

Manchester United have still had no contact from Real Madrid since rejecting an offer for goalkeeper David De Gea earlier in the summer and do not now anticipate a new bid will be submitted before the transfer deadline.

Everton defender John Stones is temporarily living in a hotel after being 'terrorised' by Everton fans outside his home.

Sunderland are closing in on the signing of Rennes striker Ola Toivonen as Dick Advocaat bids to strengthen his squad enough to avoid another relegation battle.

Norwich want £8million for Bournemouth target Lewis Grabban.

West Brom striker Victor Anichebe is in talks with Derby over a £3million move.

Goalkeeper David De Gea's camp are increasingly confident of securing his move from Manchester United to Real Madrid.

Tottenham will push through the signing of Son Heung-min from Bayer Leverkusen today.

West Ham have stepped up their interest in AC Milan striker Alessandro Matri, who wants to evaluate offers from clubs over the next few days.

West Brom are close to a deal for Manchester United defender Jonny Evans that would allow Joleon Lescott to join Aston Villa.

Galatasaray believe they have beaten Marseille to the loan signing of Manchester City defender Jason Denayer.

Napoli midfielder Jonathan De Guzman is 'leaning towards' a move to Sunderland. De Guzman is also a target for Bournemouth, but the former Swansea star seemingly prefers a move to the North East.

Watford and Brighton are competing for the signature of Feyenoord's Elvis Manu and have both had offers of £1.5million accepted.

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