Manchester United to outbid Barcelona for John Stones and willing to pay £54m

 

Manchester United are much eager to pay £54m to land John Stones as this attempt will likely stop Barcelona from signing the Everton defender.

Stones has quickly become one of the most sought-after young players in Europe since joining Everton from hometown club Barnsley in 2013.

Despite his tender years, the 22-year-old has already accumulated 95 appearances for Everton and another 10 for England.

He was handed his debut by Roy Hodgson in the run-up to the 2014 World Cup and is now competing with Chris Smalling and Gary Cahill for a starting berth at Euro 2016

But either of the two defenders could be his team-mates next season, according to reports in Spain.
Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo claim Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are all interested in signing the youngster.

And now Barca, although they are still keen to sign him, reportedly believe they will be outbid because United are willing to go as high as £54m.

Former Everton boss Roberto Martinez reportedly valued Stones at £50m and Jose Mourinho, who is understood to have a £200m war-chest at his disposal, will stop at almost nothing to sign him.

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