Stones emerges as potential Chelsea target

John Stones is searching for a new club following his World Cup campaign with England after leaving Manchester City at the end of his contract earlier this month; Chelsea have raised around £130m through player sales during the current window, with further departures expected

>Free agent defender John Stones has emerged as a potential option for Chelsea in this transfer window.

>The 32-year-old is searching for a new club following his World Cup campaign with England after leaving Manchester City at the end of his contract earlier this month.

>Chelsea want to sign players who can have an immediate impact in Xabi Alonso's first season in charge.

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>The Blues want to sign a centre-back and ideally any new arrival would be physically imposing and bring Premier League experience.

>Chelsea have raised around £130m from sales in this window and more players are set to leave.

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>In defence, players who could move on include Trevoh Chalobah, Benoit Badiashile, Malo Gusto and Axel Disasi.

>Chelsea are in talks with Crystal Palace over the signing of defender Maxence Lacroix.

>Sky Sports News understands Palace are seeking more than the £55m Tottenham paid for Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton to sanction Lacroix's sale.

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>Palace and Chelsea enjoy good relations at the highest levels and they have done deals for players such as Chalobah and Ben Chilwell.

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