Keith Hill rules out John Stones transfer

Barnsley boss Keith Hill has claimed that it would be "wrong" for Chelsea target John Stones to depart the club in January.

It is understood that the Premier League club will bid for the 18-year-old defender in the next transfer window, but Hill has rejected talk of a move.

"There probably are rumours but to me it wouldn't be to his benefit because is he really going to play there?" Hill told Radio Sheffield.

"It would be the wrong move for him at this time. We've had no contact from them at the moment. It's in his best interests to stay here and continue his development.

"He is a player who can go all the way because he's grounded, he's got good football intelligence and he wants to improve."

Stones had made eight first-team appearances for the club.