Search icon

Sport

23rd Aug 2015

John Stones will not be sold, says Everton director (video)

Stones deal on the rocks...

Simon Lloyd

Despite mounting speculation that John Stones is on the cusp of heading to Chelsea, this Everton director has given the strongest indication yet that no such move will happen.

Recorded by a fan during the home defeat to Manchester City, Jon Woods appears adamant that the club won’t be letting the young centre-half depart for the Premier League champions.

https://twitter.com/deuloviedo/status/635512333310234624

With the transfer deadline still days away, it’s expected that Chelsea will try and tempt Everton by making a further improved bid. It remains to be seen whether the Everton board stand by their words.