Many Manchester City fans have been reacting on social media to reports by the Mirror, claiming Chelsea are ready to pursue a summer transfer of defender John Stones.
Frank Lampard is working on restructuring the defence at Stamford Bridge after his side conceded more Premier League goals (54) than Arsenal (48), Burnley (50) and Crystal Palace (50), despite ending the season in fourth place and qualifying for the Champions League.
One player the Blues have in mind is Brighton & Hove Albion’s Lewis Dunk, as he is seen as an ‘efficient’ centre-half who would offer a ‘vocal, no-nonsense type’ to lead the line.