Pep Guardiola says the £47m player Everton want to sign is absolutely ‘incredible’

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The summer transfer window is officially open and Everton are expected to be very busy with a mass overhaul.

Angus Kinnear has admitted it will be an unprecedented summer for the Toffees, with several first-teamers departing.

Everton have already shortlisted a number of potential targets, with Stuttgart’s Nick Woltemade seemingly high up on David Moyes’ list.

Manor Solomon has been linked with a move to Goodison Park for a number of weeks now, although, there is widespread interest in his signature.

A new target has just been added to their list and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has waxed lyrical about him.

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Pep Guardiola says Everton target John Stones is absolutely ‘incredible’

Over the weekend, it’s come to light that Everton are plotting a move to sign John Stones this summer transfer window.

The Toffees are about to lodge an enquiry, with Moyes really keen on bringing back the former Toffees defender.

Everton fans would love Stones to return nine years after leaving for the Citizens in a whopping £47m deal.

Guardiola has been highly complimentary about the 31-year-old throughout his time at the Etihad, labelling him an ‘incredible’ player after the treble-winning season.

“He is an incredible player,” the City boss explained. “Stones has the quality to pass the ball and he can arrive into the attacking positions to control the play.”

Jordan Pickford would be happy about Stones transfer

Jordan Pickford would certainly be pleased if Everton were able to sign Stones this summer.

The England teammates are really close friends and have formed a good understanding both on and off the pitch, according to The Sun.

Pickford hailed Stones in an interview back in March, labelling him as a ‘quality’ defender during Thomas Tuchel’s first camp.

There’s been no word on how much it would cost to agree a deal with City, but given he’s 31-years-old and out of contract next summer, it should be feasible.

Indeed, his wages would be sizable, but that should be manageable considering it’d be a low transfer fee.