Chelsea haven’t given up in their pursuit for John Stones and look set to return with a third bid believed to be in the region of £30million, according to The Guardian.
Mourinho’s men have already had two bids rejected by Everton, who have been adamant in their stance that their prized asset is not for sale.
Roberto Martinez is furious with the Premier League champions, the Catalonian has brandished their approach of the defender “illegal” and has no interest in losing a player who is key to his plans at Goodison Park.
Stones showed no signs of distraction on Saturday as he delivered a solid display in Everton’s disappointing opening day draw at home to Watford.
Stones is one of two established centre-halves at Everton along with Phil Jagielka and Martinez has been looking at bringing in cover for his captain and starlet.
Virgil Van Dijk and Jonny Evans have been rumoured with a move to Goodison Park, but a fresh name is Ramiro Fune Mori of River Plate.
A transfer target the Blues look set to miss out on is Xherdan Shaqiri, with Stoke City favourites to sign the Inter Milan winger.
Shaqiri has had a torrid six months at the San Siro and was seen at the Britannia stadium on Sunday afternoon as Stoke lost to Liverpool.
The Potters are believed to be offering him £70,000 a week.
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