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Chelsea Transfer News: Felipe Melo on Cusp of Inter Switch, John Stones Rumours

Felipe Melo is poised to spurn the advances of Chelsea after it emerged he's ready to undergo a medical with Inter Milan, while Sylvain Distin has hailed the talents of former Everton team-mate and Blues target John Stones.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho will miss out on Galatasaray general Melo after the Nerazzurri agreed a £2.2 million fee for his services, according to Italian outlet Sport Mediaset (via David Wright of the Daily Express).

Melo challenges former Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o during a 2014 encounter.