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Chelsea Transfer News: Latest on John Stones and John Obi Mikel Rumours

Chelsea may have missed out on landing Everton's John Stones this summer, but the Blues are reportedly determined to get their man and will return for the defender in January.

That's according to Simon Johnson of the Evening Standard, who added that Chelsea "remain convinced" they will be able to prise the youngster away from Goodison Park.

Johnson also noted that Chelsea snapped up Nantes defender Papy Djilobodji on deadline day; however, "he is merely seen as a cheap back-up option." Football writer Robin Bairner appears to share that view:

#Djilobodji wasn't a particular standout in Ligue 1.