John Stones ‘in talks with former Champions League winners as England star, 32, lined up for stunning transfer abroad’

JOHN STONES has held talks with Juventus over a stunning transfer abroad after leaving Manchester City, reports suggest. Stones, 32, is a free agent after rolling credits on a glittering ten-year stint at Man City, where he won six Premier League titles, three FA Cups, three League Cups and the 2023 Champions League. John Stones has held talks with Juventus after leaving Manchester City Credit: Getty Images – Getty Stones has also been inked with Arsenal, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Everton Credit: 2026 PA Media The centre-back has been approached by a number of elite clubs during the summer transfer window after five England caps during this year’s World Cup. The versatile defender has been linked with the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Inter Milan and former club Everton. Sign up for the Arsenal newsletter Thank you! According to transfer insider Gianluca Di Marzio, however, only Juve have made contact with Stones’ camp. Juventus are looking to reinforce their backline as they wish to challenge in the Serie A and Europe this coming season. The Bianconeri endured a disappointing campaign that saw them finishing sixth in the table and missing out on Champions League qualification. That is the same competition the Turin outfit won twice before, but this coming season they will have to settle with the Europa League. Stones would link up with the likes of Bremer, Pierre Kalulu, Lloyd Kelly and Daniele Rugani in Juventus’ defence if he joined Luciano Spalletti’s side. Juventus received a boost recently as Chelsea look set to land Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace. Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK However, Arsenal are persistently looking for an experienced centre-back to fill in for William Saliba, who faces a lengthy absence after suffering a back injury while on World Cup duty with France. Stones amassed a total of 19 goals and nine assists in 295 appearances with City this past season. However, the England international only managed 18 appearances across all competitions this past season due to a persistent injury. Comment now