Today's Transfer Gist (18.07.15): Stones, Pedro, Wenger And More

• Chelsea, who have had one £20m offer turned down, are set to make an improved bid for 21-year-old John Stones - but Everton are holding out for a British record fee for a defender. (Daily Mirror) 

• However, Everton have told Chelsea to forget about trying to sign former Barnsley player Stones after insisting he is not for sale. (Liverpool Echo) 

• Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp says Stones should "stay put at Everton and keep on learning". (Kicca.com) 

• Manchester United are planning a £22m move for Barcelona forward Pedro, 27, who has also attracted interest from Chelsea. (Daily Mirror) 

• Angry Aston Villa fans have made their feelings towards Fabian Delph known with a banner outside Villa Park after the 25-year-old midfielder changed his mind and signed for Manchester City. (Birmingham Mail) 

• Arsenal's 65-year-old manager Arsene Wenger, who celebrates 19 years in charge in September, could be at the club for years to come, according to chief executive Ivan Gazidis. (The Straits Times) 

• It looks increasingly unlikely that 34-year-old Argentine midfielder Esteban Cambiasso will sign a new Leicester City contract. (Leicester Mercury) 

• Hull City winger Robbie Brady, 23, has turned down a new contract and is close to joining Norwich City for £7m. (Daily Mirror) 

• Frank Lampard's New York City debut will be delayed by another week with a calf injury suffered in training ruling the 37-year-old out of this week's clash with New England Revolution. (Daily Mail) 

• Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, 37, has been offered a contract to play in Major League Soccer. (ESPN)