Everton manager Roberto Martinez says he has not a clue about any transfer request made by defender John Stones.
This is on the backdrop of a report by the Sun that the England international is considering handing in an official request in an attempt to force a big-money move to Chelsea.
Martinez completely denied being privy of any information regarding a move by the 21-year-old to quit the Merseyside club, while also reiterating he is not for sale.
Offers of £20m and £26m have already been rejected by Everton; Martinez remained coy when quizzed on a reported third offer of as much as £30m.
Chelsea are reportedly looking to sign the central defender, who can also play as a full-back, as a replacement for their 34-year-old skipper John Terry, who was substituted during the 3-0 defeat at Manchester City last Sunday.
Instead, the Spanish boss emphasised he will have no worries naming Stones in his team for Sunday’s clash with table-topping Manchester City.
“(Stones) has been the hot topic of this transfer window,” he said. “My only concern is preparing for the game.”
Chelsea are reportedly looking to sign the central defender, who can also play as a full-back, as a replacement for their 34-year-old skipper John Terry, who was substituted during the 3-0 defeat at Manchester City last Sunday.
Instead, the Spanish boss emphasised he will have no worries naming Stones in his team for Sunday’s clash with table-topping Manchester City.
“(Stones) has been the hot topic of this transfer window,” he said. “My only concern is preparing for the game.”
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