John Stones open to Everton return, Wrexham also keen

Manchester City defender John Stones is reportedly open to rejoining Everton in the summer transfer window, but they face stiff competition from Wrexham for his signature.

According to a report by TEAMtalk, John Stones is the subject of interest from Everton. The Toffees are keen on bolstering their defensive unit by signing a versatile centre-back in the summer transfer window. So, the 31-year-old Manchester City defender has emerged as a target for the Merseyside outfit.

The latest report has boosted Everton’s prospects, as the Englishman is open to returning to the Merseyside club in the summer transfer window. However, Everton will face stiff competition from Wrexham for the Manchester City defender’s signature in the coming months.

How has John Stones fared at Manchester City?

John Stones has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Manchester City from Everton in a deal worth £47.5 million in August 2016. The experienced defender has been in and out of the starting lineup at the Etihad in the last nine and a half years, and fitness issues have also stunted his progress during this period.

The English international has made nearly 300 appearances for Manchester City thus far while chipping in with 19 goals and nine assists. However, Stones faces an uncertain future at the Etihad after entering the final six months of his contract with the Premier League club. The situation has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several clubs, including Everton and Wrexham.

A man in demand

Everton’s interest in John Stones is understandable. The Toffees are scouring the market for a centre-back heading into the summer transfer window, as David Moyes can do with more options at the heart of the defence. Several candidates have thus emerged on Everton’s wishlist, with Stones also a viable target.

As for Wrexham, the Red Dragons are aiming high as they attempt to secure promotion to the Premier League. Keeping that in mind, they have compiled a shortlist of high-profile targets, including Andrew Robertson. Stones is also a viable target, as he can be a top-notch addition to the Wrexham backline.

However, the Premier League promotion hopefuls face a tall order to land the 31-year-old English international, as he is open to returning to Everton in the summer transfer window. So, it will be interesting to see if Wrexham can convince Stones to snub his former club and join them in the summer transfer window.