Chelsea has submitted a third bid to Everton for John Stones with this one reaching £30 million.

Everton has rejected Chelsea's bids of £20 million and £26 million. Stones would help stabilize Chelsea's central defense and he would become the heir apparent to John Terry.

Roman Abramovich has indicated he is prepared to re-enter the transfer market. Jose Mourinho has voiced his frustration at Chelsea’s inability, as yet, to build on the title-winning squad.