Chelsea ready to battle Arsenal for England ace -

Chelsea is ready to fight Arsenal to sign England defender John Stones on a free transfer, according to a new report from The Telegraph. The Manchester City player will be out of contract soon, which means any team can sign him without paying a transfer fee. Both London clubs want to improve their defense, and Stones is a top target for them. Arsenal has liked the defender for a long time, but Chelsea is now entering the race to get him. It will be a big battle between the two rivals to see who can convince Stones to join their team. Stones is an experienced player who has won many trophies, so he would be a great addition to either squad. Football fans will watch this transfer story closely over the next few weeks to see where the defender decides to go.