Pep Guardiola confirms John Stones interest

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola yesterday confirmed his interest in signing Everton defender John Stones.

The England defender has been linked with the club for several months now and City are keen to push through a deal for the 22-year-old.

Everton are holding out for upwards of £50m (€59m) for the England international and that remains a sticking point, although Guardiola remains keen to add Stones and Schalke forward Leroy Sane.