Report: Stones' agent pushing former Manchester City defender to Inter
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John Stones' agent is reportedly attempting to facilitate a move for the former Manchester City defender to Inter Milan, according to Italian media.
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Attributed to original sourceMultiple Italian reports claim representatives for John Stones have again pushed him towards Inter as a free agent, but they don’t seem interested in the former Manchester City defender.
The Nerazzurri need at least one new defender and most likely two after saying goodbye to Stefan de Vrij and Francesco Acerbi at the end of their contracts.
They are currently locked in a transfer battle with Como for Chelsea and England centre-back Trevoh Chalobah , with the asking price set at €30m plus €5m in add-ons.
Stones proposed to Inter 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) Calciomercato, Tuttomercatoweb, FCInterNews and more all report that the agents representing Stones have contacted Inter again, proposing the player as a valid alternative.
He just turned 32 in May and is a free agent after his contract with Manchester City was allowed to run down, ending a decade-long tenure at the club.
Despite having 257 Premier League appearances and 62 Champions League games under his belt, Inter do not seem particularly eager to snap up the Englishman.
Stones has been offered to several Italian clubs, including Napoli and Juventus.
He is also prepared to take a significant pay cut from the €10m per season earned at Manchester City, but he wants a two-year contract with option for a third, and clubs are not prepared to commit that right now.
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What happened
John Stones, who departed Manchester City at the end of his contract, is being pushed towards Inter Milan by his agent. The report, originating from Italian outlet Calciomercato, suggests the experienced English defender is being offered to the Nerazzurri as a potential defensive reinforcement. Stones is a free agent after his City contract expired, making this a potential free transfer. No negotiations or official contact between Inter and the player have been confirmed at this stage.
Chance analysis
Stones at 31 would be a short-term squad addition rather than a long-term project signing, and his injury record at City raises durability questions. For Inter, whose defensive depth has been a topic in recent windows, adding a Premier League-proven defender on a free could represent value if his fitness can be managed. The story remains firmly in the rumor stage — no indication Inter's management has expressed concrete interest, and agent-driven pushes often fail to materialize.
If completed, Stones would add experienced defensive depth to Inter, but the move remains unconfirmed and agent-driven speculation.
Monitor for any official Inter contact or bid; currently speculative and unlikely to shift Inter's defensive outlook for upcoming matches.