Chelsea interested in signing free agent John Stones from Manchester City
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 6:57 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Chelsea is pursuing England defender John Stones, who became a free agent following his departure from Manchester City at the end of June. The 32-year-old defender is also being considered by Inter Milan. Chelsea is simultaneously negotiating a potential move for Crystal Palace's Maxence Lacroix and evaluating other defensive options, including Como's Jacobo Ramon. To accommodate new signings, Chelsea plans to offload some central defenders, with Trevoh Chalobah reportedly in discussions to join Como.
- •Stones is a free agent after leaving Manchester City.
- •Chelsea is in talks with Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace.
- •Trevoh Chalobah is in discussions to join Como.
- •Chelsea is looking to sell other central defenders.
- 6:57 PMBBC Sport — Chelsea interested in former Man City defender Stones
"Chelsea are interested in signing England defender John Stones on a free transfer following his departure from Manchester City.
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