John Stones offered to Juventus, Inter and AC Milan
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Transfer expert confirms Manchester City defender John Stones has been made available to Juventus, Inter Milan and AC Milan ahead of the January window.
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Attributed to original sourceTransfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that England international John Stones has been offered to three of Italy’s biggest clubs in Juventus, Inter and Milan, but all three have concerns over the 32-year-old’s wages and injury record.
Stones offered to all of Serie A’s biggest clubs, no concrete offers yett Stones is available on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City at the end of his contract on June 30. He spent 10 seasons playing under Pep Guardiola, and was part of the side that won six Premier League titles, three FA Cups, three EFL Cups and the 2022-23 Champions League during that period.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 25: John Stones of Manchester City brings out the 2018/2019 Premier League trophy during the After Party Celebration to mark the achievements of Manchester City men’s, women’s and academy teams during the 25/26 season at The Co-op Live Arena on May 25, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) Various reports over the last few weeks have linked the former Manchester City and Everton centre-back with a move to Serie A : Juventus and Inter mentioned as strong possibilities.
Speaking in a recent video on his YouTube channel, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Stones “has been offered to all of the biggest Italian teams: He’s on the market and has left City for nothing.
“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.”
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – JUNE 23: John Stones of England walks out the tunnel to inspect the pitch before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between England and Ghana at Boston Stadium on June 23, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Romano went on to explain that all of the biggest Italian sides have slight concerns over Stones’s medical record: The Englishman’s most active season came during his first year with City in 2016-17 when he made 27 appearances in the Premier League, but has only averaged 14.6 league appearances over the last five seasons.
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What happened
John Stones, the Manchester City centre-back, has been offered to the three biggest Italian clubs — Juventus, Inter Milan and AC Milan. An expert has confirmed the availability of the England international, who has struggled for regular minutes at the Etihad Stadium this season. With his contract situation and reduced role under Pep Guardiola, a move to Serie A is now a concrete possibility. None of the Italian clubs have yet committed to a deal, but the approach signals that City are open to negotiating his departure.
Chance analysis
Stones has been a peripheral figure at Manchester City this season, making his availability a credible story rather than mere speculation. For Juventus, Inter and Milan, he would represent an experienced, ball-playing centre-back option, though his injury record and wages could complicate negotiations. For City, offloading him would free salary and squad space, potentially easing a January reshuffle.
Stones' potential departure weakens Manchester City's defensive depth slightly but could strengthen one of the Serie A title contenders if a deal materializes.
If Stones moves to Serie A, his minutes at City increase for remaining squad defenders; the three Italian clubs gain a high-profile but injury-prone reinforcement option.