Everton John Stones
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Pranav Shahaney
Fri 6 June 2025 19:10, UK
Everton are reportedly keen on signing Manchester City defender John Stones in the summer transfer window.
The England international has gone from strength to strength since he left Goodison Park for the Etihad Stadium back in 2016.
He has won numerous trophies at City, including six Premier League titles and one Champions League.
David Moyes
David Moyes is fond of Stones. (Credit: Imago)
Everton given a chance to sign Stones by Alan Myers
The Sunday Mirror reported (1 June, page 70) that Everton are keen on signing Stones with a year left on his Manchester City deal.
The 31-year-old earns £250,000 a week in wages at City and will need to take a pay cut if he is to move to Merseyside this summer.
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He is keen on playing regularly as he’s vying for a spot in Thomas Tuchel’s 2026 FIFA World Cup squad.
Discussing his potential move, Alan Myers, the former Sky Sports news editor, told Everton Transfer Talk: “I could see the logic in it. I know Moyes likes him. I can see a pathway there that’s for sure.”
Stones has been lauded by fans and pundits alike for his performances under Pep Guardiola.
Scott Parker told Sky Sports back in 2024: “John Stones is a freak, really. He is a world class player.”
David Moyes can build a solid defence around Jarrad Branthwaite and Stones
If Stones joins Everton, David Moyes could forge a formidable defensive partnership with Jarrad Branthwaite, leveraging their complementary skills to bolster the team’s backline.
Stones, a veteran with 83 England caps, brings elite ball-playing ability, composure and experience from winning multiple Premier League titles with Manchester City.
His versatility to step into midfield and initiate attacks aligns with Moyes’ pragmatic yet progressive approach.
Branthwaite, at 22, offers physicality, aerial dominance and raw potential, having impressed in Everton’s defence and at PSV on loan.
Moyes could utilise Stones’ leadership to mentor Branthwaite, enhancing the younger defender’s positional awareness and decision-making.
Together, their partnership could balance flair and solidity, with Stones’ passing range complementing Branthwaite’s defensive tenacity.
Moyes’ structured 4-2-3-1 system would allow the duo to thrive, supported by disciplined midfielders like Idrissa Gueye.
While Stones’ injury history requires careful management, his experience alongside Branthwaite’s youth could create a robust defence, helping Everton push for a top-half finish and withstand high-pressing opponents.
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