Chelsea are set to finally give up their pursuit of Everton defender John Stones and will now reportedly move for Argentina international defender Ezequiel Garay in a bid to bolster their options at the back.
According to Miguel Delaney of the Independent, after months of speculation surrounding the Toffees star, the Blues now realise a deal is very unlikely. It’s also reported by John Richardson of the Sunday Express that Chelsea will pursue other targets, although the champions are unhappy after being previously told a bid of £34 million would be enough to seal a deal for Stones.