Everton
defender John Stones is on the verge of a record-breaking £53million deal with
Manchester City.
New
Etihad boss Pep Guardiola has dug deep into his wallet once more in a bid to
land the most sought-after defender in the Premier League.
The move
would make Stones the most expensive defender in history – with former Chelsea
man David Luiz currently holding that honour after his £50m move to Paris
Saint-Germain in 2014.
The
Everton man – who has ten England caps under his belt, despite not featuring at
all during England’s shocking display at Euro 2016 – would become Guardiola’s
third summer signing.
The
former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss has already landed former Borussia
Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan and Celta Vigo striker Nolito this summer.
And now
it looks like Pep’s revolution will have an effect on the defensive end too.
With
City’s defense looking vulnerable last season – particularly following the
repeated injuries to Vincent Kompany – Guardiola is keen to bolster the back
line.
Stones
would appear to be the future for City, as at only 22-years-old, he could
marshal the back line for the two-time Premier League champions for the next
decade.
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