Chelsea are exploring a move for John Stones following the expiration of the defender’s contract at Manchester City. The 32-year-old is now a free agent, and the west London club faces competition from Inter Milan for his signature.
Alongside interest in Stones, Chelsea is negotiating with Crystal Palace regarding Maxence Lacroix and is also evaluating Jacobo Ramon from Como. To accommodate these potential additions, the club is looking to offload several central defenders. Discussions are underway regarding Trevoh Chalobah moving to Como, while Axel Disasi and Benoit Badiashile are currently available for transfer.
Stones leaves Manchester City with a decorated legacy, having made 295 appearances since his 2016 arrival from Everton. During his tenure, he secured numerous honors including six Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy. Additionally, the England international has earned 93 caps for his country.