Chelsea are still interested in bring £20 million bargain Stones to Stamford Bridge

Chelsea are still interested signing Manchester City centre-back John Stones, according to reports.

Frank Lampard is seeking to improve a number of areas this summer, but there is a feeling that he will need to delve into that transfer kitty and land a central defender in order to help solve the defensive issues at the club.

We have let over 50 goals in the Premier League this season and Frank Lampard knows that he needs to sort out this back-line if he is to take the club back into the habit of winning the biggest trophies.

Recent reports in the media have suggested that we were interested in trying to sign Stones, but have not firmed up their interest as they seek to conclude a transfer deal for the brilliant Kai Havertz.

But the Daily Mirror claim Frank Lampard is ready to sanction a £20 million offer to try and acquire the services of Stones this summer, as he finally seeks to solve his issues at the back, which are why we would not challenge for that Premier League title next season.

Stones is one of the best ball-playing defenders in the Premier League but has had troubles with injuries over the past few months and with the arrivals that are expected at City, he knows that he needs to make a move away from the club in order to save his career at the top level.

And for £20 million, he could be a brilliant buy for the club and one that would certainly improve this back-line ahead of next season.

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