Chelsea are set to face significant competition from Manchester United this summer in the race to sign John Stones, as the Red Devils are reportedly preparing to break the bank to land the Everton defender.
According to the Independent's Mark Ogden, United are ready to offer £50 million for the centre-back—a world-record fee for a defender—and with Chelsea struggling, believe they are in the driving seat to prise him away from Goodison Park.
The news of their determination to get their man will come as a serious blow to Chelsea, who sorely need defensive reinforcement to help them get back to their best.