During the next summer transfer window, Bayern Munich want to welcome an iconic Manchester City player who is out of contract.
At the end of the season, a chapter could close at Manchester City. Indeed, Pep Guardiola's future is uncertain, while Bernardo Silva and John Stones are out of contract. These two players, who have been at the Sky Blues since 2017 and 2016 respectively, are expected to leave the English club on free transfers.
John Stones heading for free transfer exit from Manchester City
The Daily Briefing have provided an update on the English centre-back's future, with the defender not expected to be offered a contract extension. It must be said that the 31-year-old has lost his starting spot in recent months. As such, he has only played 13 matches this season, 9 of them as a starter.
Additionally, Manchester City also signed Marc Guehi this winter in the centre-back position. As such, a free transfer exit for Stones at the end of the season seems inevitable. This leaves the door open for suitors to sign the England international for nothing next summer.
Bayern Munich have launched efforts to sign John Stones
According to the same source, Bayern Munich are interested in the Mancunian's profile and have already opened discussions. “Bayern have already begun behind-the-scenes efforts to convince Stones. His former teammate Vincent Kompany could play a decisive role, as could another England international, Harry Kane, but no final decision will be made for now,” a source told The Daily Briefing.
The British outlet also reports that John Stones has had contact with two other European giants: Atletico Madrid and AC Milan. However, for now, his goal is to finish his 10th season with Manchester City well before making a decision about his future. It should be noted that a potential return to Everton appears impossible due to his wage demands.
