Arsenal are joining the battle for Everton defender John Stones.
The Sunday Mirror says Stones remains a target for Chelsea. Last summer they tabled three bids but Everton refused to sell even when the offers topped £30million.
But Stones's emergence as one of the most promising central defenders in the country has been noted at Arsenal.
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger prefers to buy for the long-term.
The fee for Stones, 21, will be in excess of the £30million but Wenger – despite his reputation – is not afraid to spend money on the player he feels will be right for the club.
Source: tribalfootball.com