Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has refused to comment on his pursuit of Everton defender John Stones and stressed that he is happy with the squad that he has.

The Blues have been trying all summer to prise Stones away from Everton, but it seems that the defender will continue at Goodison Park this season.




Everton have rejected at least two bids from Chelsea and despite the England international handing a transfer request, the club have made it clear that they will not allow him to leave this summer.

Mourinho refused to express his views on the Stones saga and while he admits that signing a new player would be nice, he insisted that he is happy with what he has got at Stamford Bridge.
 


On being asked whether Chelsea have been priced out of their Stones pursuit, Mourinho said in a press conference: “I don’t speak about players from other teams

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“I am happy with the players I have. If we get someone that is good but if not, I am happy.”

Unlike last season, Chelsea have made a slow start to their campaign and it has been suggested that Mourinho wants to add more depth to a defence that has conceded seven goals in their first three league games.

Chelsea host Crystal Palace at home tomorrow and Mourinho will want to see more defensive nous from his team against Alan Pardew's men.