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REJECTED! Everton knock back Tottenham bid for England starlet John Stones
TOTTENHAM have had a bid for England international John Stones rejected by Everton.
Reports suggest that Everton have declined Tottenham's offer for their highly coveted youngster Stones, but it remains unknown whether Spurs will lodge a revised bid for the versatile Toffee.
The 20-year-old was signed by former Everton manager David Moyes from Barnsley for a fee in the region of £3m.
The youngster quickly rose to prominence with sterling displays of athleticism and maturity against the Premier League's elite.
Initially Stones replaced the injured Phil Jagielka, who was the victim of a lengthy hamstring injury, at the heart of Everton's defence.
However, the ageing defender may have to relinquish his divine right to line-up alongside the evergreen defender Sylvain Distin.
New boss Mauricio Pochettino is obviously trying to sure-up Tottenham's defensive vulnerability with bids for both Stones and Swansea's left-back Ben Davies.