Everton's John Stones hands in transfer request

Everton defender John Stones has reportedly handed in a transfer request amid interest from Manchester United and Chelsea.

The England international has been a consistent performer for the Toffees since his move from Barnsley in 2013.

Toffees boss Roberto Martinez has continuously iterated that the central defender is not for sale at any price in the transfer window.

However, numerous reports now cite that the 21-year-old has requested to leave the Merseyside outfit before the next week's transfer deadline, with United and Chelsea vying for his signature.

Stones has four years left on his current deal at Goodison Park.