90min reports on the potential transfer of John Stones to Real Madrid. With the England international's Manchester City contract set to expire this summer, he meets many of the criteria for Madrid, who favour market opportunities like free transfers. However, Stones has had seven separate injuries in the last two seasons, totaling over 50 games missed.

According to 90min, the availability of John Stones on a free transfer has reportedly attracted significant interest from Barcelona. Stones is a 31-year-old England international, and Manchester City is set to let the defender leave when his contract expires at the end of the season. Real Madrid might consider a low-cost defensive addition due to the uncertainty surrounding David Alaba. Stones has 87 caps for England and joined Manchester City in August 2016. His current market value is €15.00m, according to Transfermarkt.