برچسب: Stones

In what could be one of the most sentimental moves of the summer, Everton have made an official enquiry to re-sign former star John Stones from Manchester City — and it’s David Moyes who’s pushing the buttons.

According to a report from GIVEMESPORT, the Toffees have reached out to gauge the possibility of bringing Stones back to Merseyside, just as the club enters a bold new chapter at their stunning Hill Dickinson Stadium. Moyes, who returned to the Everton dugout midway through last season, is keen to stamp his authority on the squad — and a Stones homecoming could be a headline act.

Stones, now 31, rose to prominence in royal blue before his £50 million move to Manchester City in 2016. While he’s lifted trophy after trophy under Pep Guardiola, fitness issues have plagued his recent seasons. He managed just 20 appearances in the 2024/25 campaign, and with a year left on his hefty £250,000-a-week deal, uncertainty is brewing.

Guardiola still values Stones but can’t offer guarantees of regular minutes — especially with the likes of Ruben Dias, Akanji, Ake, and rising star Khusanov all jostling for spots.

That opens the door for Everton, where game time and a leadership role await. Moyes sees him as the perfect figure to partner Branthwaite or Tarkowski and offer steel at the back. If Everton can navigate the wage demands, this reunion could be a game-changer — and might just reignite Stones’ England ambitions ahead of the World Cup.