Everton have rejected the transfer request Stones submitted this week as he attempts to force a move to Premier League champions Chelsea. The Blues have since had their fourth offer – believed to be in the region of £37million – knocked back by the Merseyside club.

Everton have stood firm insisting they will not be selling their star defender despite Chelsea's repeated attempts at poaching the England international. Stones is said to be 'devastated' his Chelsea dream is over, according to the Daily Telegraph.

GETTY John Stones has reportedly been forced to flee his home

And to make matters worse for the 21-year-old, The Sun claim he has been targeted by disgruntled Everton supports at his home in Widnes, Cheshire. He is said to be living in a hotel as a result to avoid the problems. Stones was subjected to abuse by his own fans after Everton's 5-3 Capital One Cup victory against Barnsley with one individual reportedly shouting: “F*** off Stones, you rat, you f*****g rat.”