Serie A interest emerges
John Stones has been a free agent for barely a month, yet the suitors are already circling. The latest? Juventus.
According to MailSport's Simon Jones, the Serie A giants are among the clubs showing interest in the former Manchester City defender, whose decade-long stay at the Etihad officially ended earlier this summer.
Stones is currently away with England at the 2026 World Cup in North America, acting as a steadying presence in the Three Lions' backline. His club future, however, remains unresolved — and that's where Juventus come in.
The Italian side are said to have a limited budget, meaning the 32-year-old's wage demands will be a key factor in any potential move. Serie A clubs no longer possess the financial muscle of their Premier League counterparts, and Juve have restructured their wage bill to satisfy strict financial sustainability metrics.
Luciano Spalletti's system, which prioritises deep build-up play from centre-backs, would make Stones a natural fit. But whether the numbers work is another matter.
There are alternatives. Lucrative, tax-advantageous proposals from the Saudi Pro League are actively circulating. The pull of remaining in Europe's elite, though, remains strong — particularly with Stones' England status to consider.
With the World Cup knockout rounds approaching, Stones' camp have made it clear no final decision will be made until England's tournament journey concludes. That gives Juventus and others a window to balance their books and pitch a convincing project.