Exclusive: Everton ‘Make Enquiries’ to Re-Sign £50m Star Alongside Richarlison
Everton Eye Ambitious Move to Re-Sign John Stones as Moyes Plans Squad Overhaul
Everton are plotting a bold move to bring John Stones back to Merseyside, with the Manchester City defender emerging as a top target as David Moyes prepares to lead the Toffees into a new era at their soon-to-open Hill Dickinson Stadium, sources have told GIVEMESPORT.
Having already secured the permanent signing of Carlos Alcaraz—following a successful loan stint from Flamengo in a deal worth up to £13 million—the club is eager to strengthen further following their departure from Goodison Park.
With key players like Abdoulaye Doucoure set to leave—his £130,000-a-week contract expires this month—Moyes is keen to revamp the squad and upgrade options across the pitch ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Everton Exploring Stones Return The Toffees are reportedly making early enquiries into the feasibility of re-signing Stones, who left for Manchester City in a £50 million deal back in 2016.
Moyes is understood to be considering new defensive options, potentially challenging the current first-choice centre-back duo of James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite.
Though Stones was a key figure at City, he now faces increased competition from the likes of Ruben Dias, Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake, and newcomer Abdukodir Khusanov.
With his place in the pecking order uncertain, Everton are hopeful they could entice him back—especially with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon.
Sources close to the situation say Moyes is actively assessing what it would take to complete a deal for Stones, who remains a fan favourite on Merseyside from his earlier spell at the club.
High Wages a Potential Obstacle Stones has just one year left on his City deal, reportedly worth £250,000 a week—significantly more than Everton’s current wage structure allows. That could be a major hurdle in any potential negotiations.
However, he’s not the only former Everton star under consideration. As GIVEMESPORT recently reported, Tottenham’s Richarlison has been identified as a dream attacking target as Moyes looks to bolster the frontline.
City Open to Letting Stones Leave Everton’s hopes of a reunion have received a potential boost.
Sources say City boss Pep Guardiola is weighing whether to allow Stones to move on as he looks to refresh his squad ahead of the Club World Cup.
While Guardiola has publicly praised the 31-year-old as “exceptional,” there’s no indication from City that a summer sale is off the table.
The manager is said to be making final decisions on several key players after missing out on a fifth straight Premier League title.
Stones is currently recovering from injury while training with the England squad in Spain, preparing for a World Cup qualifier against Andorra.
Despite his fitness concerns, Moyes remains undeterred and is pushing forward with hopes of securing a deal over the coming months.
