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Arsene Wenger requests transfer funds from Arsenal board to beat Chelsea in Everton battle
ARSENAL have entered the race to sign Everton defender John Stones.
Arsene Wenger wants Everton defender John Stones
That is according to Fichajes, who claim Arsene Wenger has asked the Arsenal board for funds to sign the 21-year-old in January.
Premier League champions Chelsea had four bids - the latest worth £38million - rejected for the England international during the summer.
And now the Gunners are willing to battle with Jose Mourinho's side for the centre-half's services, despite Everton claiming they have no desire to sell their key players.
“None of our best players will be leaving in January – I'm not worried at all,” Toffees boss Roberto Martinez said.
Arsene Wenger to battle Jose Mourinho for Everton's John Stones
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“We are not in a position where we have to make financial decisions and our only concern is about continuity, and developing the best we can."
Stones, who arrived at Goodison Park in 2013 from Barnsley, had a transfer request turned down by Everton late on in the summer window.
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