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Mourinho silent on Stones saga

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was typically coy on the subject of John Stones following an eventful week for the reported transfer target.

Jose Mourinho declined to comment on the John Stones saga after the reported Chelsea target had a transfer request rejected by Everton.

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright announced on Thursday that the club had turned down the request of center back Stones, with Chelsea thought to have had three bids for the 21-year-old knocked back.

On Friday Everton manager Roberto Martinez described the fact that the transfer window runs into the season as "unfair" and "disrespectful" to the fans.