Everton have now learned of the ‘exorbitant demands’ from John Stones’ agents ahead of this summer’s market.
David Moyes may well be looking for more leadership on the back of some of the recent frustrations on Merseyside.
In the last three matches, Everton have conceded late on in stoppage time, with the leaders in the side failing to get a handle on the situation.
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Everton are interested in signing Stones this summer, but his high wage demands are proving to be an issue for some other clubs.
Everton learn John Stones’ salary demands ahead of Man City exit
It has now been confirmed that Stones will leave Manchester City at the end of the season as a free agent.
Stones has spent most of his career at the Etihad Stadium, but a return to Merseyside remains a distinct possibility.
Everton are not alone in their interest, with Italian outlet Tuttosport sharing Stones’ salary demands of €6m (£5.2m) per-year on a two-year basis.
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The report claims Juventus are showing an interest in Stones, but the Italian side are struggling when it comes to his fitness issues.
At £5.2m-per-year, Stones would be demanding £100k-per-week, which would certainly put him among the top earners on Merseyside.
However, this is a player who has vast experience at the very highest level of football, which may make the salary more palatable, especially given that he would be a free agent.
| Season | Injury | Duration | Games Missed |
| 2025/26 | Thigh problems | 67 days | 18 |
| 2025/26 | Calf injury | 21 days | 3 |
| 2025/26 | Muscle injury | 15 days | 3 |
| 2024/25 | Hamstring injury | 94 days | 18 |
| 2024/25 | Foot injury | 30 days | 6 |
| 2024/25 | Foot injury | 22 days | 5 |
| 2024/25 | Unknown injury | 18 days | 5 |
The real concern should surround his injury history and whether Everton would actually be able to get their money’s worth out of Stones.
Pep Guardiola has hailed Stones as ‘incredible’, but whether Everton would be comfortable paying a player £100k-per-week with that sort of injury history is something that remains to be seen.
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