- Everton are reportedly in advanced talks to re-sign John Stones
- SportsBoom claims personal terms are close to being finalised
- The former Blues defender is available as a free agent this summer
Everton are reportedly edging closer to bringing John Stones back to Merseyside this summer.
According to SportsBoom, the Blues are in advanced talks to re-sign the former Everton defender, with personal terms on a lucrative deal believed to be close to being finalised.
The report also claims confidence is growing that an agreement can be reached.
If accurate, it would represent a significant development in a story that has surfaced periodically since Stones established himself as one of the Premier League’s leading defenders.
A familiar face for Everton supporters
Stones spent three years at Goodison Park after joining from Barnsley in 2013.
His performances quickly attracted attention and he was eventually sold to Manchester City in a deal worth around £47.5m in 2016.
Since then, the England international, currently on World Cup duty, has enjoyed remarkable success under Pep Guardiola, winning multiple Premier League titles, the Champions League and a host of domestic honours.
Now available as a free agent, Stones would arrive with the sort of experience few players on the market can match.
That pedigree would undoubtedly appeal to David Moyes as Everton prepare for their second campaign at the Hill Dickinson.
Experience, quality and a familiar connection
The attraction of a potential deal is easy to understand.
Stones remains one of England’s most accomplished defenders and his ability in possession would bring a different dimension to Everton’s back line.
His knowledge of the club would also remove some of the uncertainty that can accompany high-profile signings.
However, any move would still come with questions. Not least from some Evertonians who were stung when he left Goodison.
Injuries have disrupted parts of Stones’ recent seasons and limited his playing time, factors Everton would need to consider carefully before committing to a long-term deal.
For now, supporters should treat the latest update as a report rather than a completed transfer.
But after months of speculation, SportsBoom’s claim is the strongest indication yet that a return to Everton may be a genuine possibility rather than simply a nostalgic talking point.
