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Everton star John Stones snubs huge Barcelona offer: Defender wants Man City move
JOHN STONES has reportedly rejected a £4.6million-a-year contract from Barcelona as he eyes a move to Manchester City.
John Stones has reportedly rejected the chance to join Barcelona
Stones, 22, could leave Everton this summer if one of his many suitors matches the Toffees' valuation, which is said to be £54m.
The centre-back is currently in France preparing for England's opening game of Euro 2016 against Russia tomorrow.
But the Daily Mail claim work is continuing behind the scenes to get Stones a new club.
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Guardiola is said to be eyeing a swoop for Athletic Bilbao's Aymeric Laporte and the Mail claim the incoming manager could decide to bring both players to the Etihad.
City are facing a defensive restructure this summer, with Eliaquim Mangala and Nicolas Otamendi struggling to impress in the Premier League last season.
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Vincent Kompany endured an injury-hit campaign that eventually led the Belgium captain to miss Euro 2016 this summer.
Both Manchester United and Chelsea have been linked with a swoop for Stones, with the Blues having had three bids rejected last summer.
However, City's riches and Guardiola's reputation reportedly means they are favourites to secure the deal.
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