Manchester City have placed John Stones on their six-player exit list this summer. The defender has struggled with injuries, and with new signings in place, his departure seems imminent.
Manchester City are reportedly willing to sell John Stones this summer, with the England defender being included in a six-player transfer list.
What Happened?
According to The Athletic, Manchester City are ready to part ways with Stones, who has struggled with injuries in recent seasons. He is joined on the list by Nico O’Reilly, Mateo Kovacic, Ilkay Gundogan, Claudio Echeverri, and Oscar Bobb. However, Bobb is unlikely to leave after missing the entire season through injury.
Stones has been limited to just 11 Premier League appearances last season due to persistent foot and hamstring injuries. In January, City signed Abdukodir Khusanov, who can be seen as a replacement for Stones. With the club’s growing squad depth, Stones’ departure seems likely as City continue to streamline their options.
Manchester City have been active in the transfer market this summer, with signings like Tijjani Reinders, Rayan Ait-Nouri, and Rayan Cherki joining the ranks. With the squad now in need of trimming, City have already made significant moves, selling Kyle Walker to Burnley and seeing Kevin De Bruyne leave for Napoli.
With City focused on outgoings in the current transfer window, Stones could soon be on his way out. The club will face Palermo in a pre-season friendly on August 9, where Stones’ future may become clearer
