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Chelsea consider shock move for England centre back John Stones, 32, after his Man City exit - and have £64m bid for Alex Scott rejected by Bournemouth

The 32-year-old central defender is available on a free this summer, and is now enjoying downtime after representing England at the World Cup, including starting in their semi-final exit to Argentina.

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  • Primary source: Daily Mail
  • Published: Jul 21, 2026, 9:43 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Sports
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