John Stones Linked to Serie A Giants: Juventus, Inter, and Milan Interested But Hesitant
According to renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, English international John Stones has been presented as an option to three of Italy's most prestigious football clubs: Juventus, Inter, and Milan. However, all three potential suitors are reportedly exercising caution due to concerns regarding the 32-year-old's salary expectations and his history of injuries.
Stones is currently a free agent, having concluded his decade-long tenure with Manchester City at the end of his contract on June 30. During his time under Pep Guardiola, he was an integral part of a team that secured numerous titles, including six Premier League crowns, three FA Cups, three EFL Cups, and the coveted 2022-23 Champions League.
Recent weeks have seen widespread speculation connecting the former Manchester City and Everton defender with a move to Serie A, with Juventus and Inter prominently mentioned as strong contenders.
In a recent update on his YouTube channel, Fabrizio Romano corroborated these reports, stating that Stones "has been offered to all of the biggest Italian teams: He’s on the market and has left City for nothing."
Romano elaborated, "He has big economic demands: He was offered to Inter last March, but that has not particularly heated up. He has been proposed to Inter and Juventus again in recent days."
The transfer specialist further highlighted that the major Italian clubs harbor reservations about Stones's fitness. While his most prolific season at City was his debut in 2016-17 with 27 Premier League appearances, his league game average over the last five seasons has been a modest 14.6.
Fresh materials — Football news
Amorim: Milan lacked presence in first half, ready to adjust tactics
Ruben Amorim acknowledged Milan's struggles in the first half of their Europa League match against Benfica, which ended in a 2-0 defeat. He suggested a potential mental hurdle for the team and expressed his willingness to modify his tactical approach. Amorim had previously stated his intent
Saelemaekers: Milan Must Work Harder After Benfica Loss
Alexis Saelemaekers underscored that Milan ‘have no excuse’ following the 2-0 defeat to Benfica in the Europa League. He stressed the necessity to ‘work harder and ensure we don’t repeat these errors.’ The Rossoneri are facing difficulties after their Europa League opener ended in a 2-0 hom
Why Calhanoglu Missed Inter's Squad for Udinese Clash
Inter is set to face Udinese in Serie A on Monday evening. However, Hakan Calhanoglu has been excluded from the matchday squad due to muscle fatigue, according to pre-match reports. This exclusion comes as Inter prepares for one of three Serie A fixtures scheduled for Monday evening, alongside To
Thuram Praises Inter's Resilience and Bonny's Impact After Udinese Thriller
Marcus Thuram stated that Inter's comeback wins demonstrate their capacity as a team to "know how to react." He also acknowledged the valuable contributions of substitutes like Ange-Yoan Bonny following their 5-3 victory against Udinese. The match echoed Inter's past reputation for dramat
Italian Football Breaks Scoring Drought: No 0-0 Draws in First 40 Serie A & B Games
Italian football is defying stereotypes of defensive Catenaccio. For the first time ever, the opening four rounds of Serie A and Serie B have featured no 0-0 draws. Summer changes aimed to boost Calcio's entertainment value and pace, aligning it with European competition. A key factor is a new re
Gasperini: Roma's Improvement Evident, Balerdi's Potential, and the Upcoming Inter Challenge
Gian Piero Gasperini acknowledged the contributions of Donyell Malen and Paulo Dybala, noting their ability to create opportunities. He also praised Leonardo Balerdi, drawing a comparison to Franco Baresi in terms of his defensive interpretation and involvement in play, while stressing that suc