Roberto Martinez has praised the attitude of Chelsea target John Stones, and has hinted that the central defender did not want to hand in a transfer request.

The 21-year-old informed the club of his desire to leave last week, having seen Chelsea table offers of £20 million and £26m for his services.Everton have taken a firm stance over Stones, insisting that he will not be sold before Tuesday’s transfer deadline, and Martinez has now hailed the professionalism shown by the young defender, while insinuating that he did not wish to request a