J. Stones closing in on Inter move
- A J. Stones move to Inter is gathering pace โ 6 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical).
- The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by Fabrizio Romano (X / Telegram reports compiled), putting it at roughly 90% to complete.
What the reports say
- Inter in advanced talks to sign free agent John Stones on a two-year deal (also reported Juventus approached his camp). โ Fabrizio Romano (Telegram / X posts aggregated)
- Inter are closing in on signing John Stones as a free agent, with an agreement in principle for a two-year deal reportedly worth ~โฌ4m per season. โ Fabrizio Romano (supported by Sky Sport / Di Marzio / ANSA reports)
- Reports indicate John Stones has said yes to Inter and a twoโyear deal has been agreed โ medicals/contract formalities reported next steps. โ Calciomercato / Sky live reporting (coverage of Romano reports)
- John Stones has given verbal agreement to Inter on a proposed two-year contract (agreement reported as verbal/ok); deal described as close. โ Gianluca Di Marzio / Sky Sport (live coverage)
J. Stones is a 32-year-old central defender at Manchester City, rated 26.7 overall by Field Insider's model. A seasoned veteran, he has been a fringe squad member this season (17.8% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Stones.
Availability note: missed 10 games through injury this season โ his ratings are weighted to the games he was fit for.
- FFabrizio Romano (Telegram / X posts aggregated)Inter in advanced talks to sign free agent John Stones on a two-year deal (also reported Juventus approached his camp).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Inter in advanced talks to sign free agent John Stones on a two-year deal (also reported Juventus approached his camp).
5d agoRead full article โ - FFabrizio Romano (supported by Sky Sport / Di Marzio / ANSA reports)Inter are closing in on signing John Stones as a free agent, with an agreement in principle for a two-year deal reportedly worth ~โฌ4m per season.Trusted 85%
Inter are closing in on signing John Stones as a free agent, with an agreement in principle for a two-year deal reportedly worth ~โฌ4m per season.
30 JulRead full article โ - CCalciomercato / Sky live reporting (coverage of Romano reports)Reports indicate John Stones has said yes to Inter and a twoโyear deal has been agreed โ medicals/contract formalities reported next steps.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Reports indicate John Stones has said yes to Inter and a twoโyear deal has been agreed โ medicals/contract formalities reported next steps.
29 JulRead full article โ - GGianluca Di Marzio / Sky Sport (live coverage)John Stones has given verbal agreement to Inter on a proposed two-year contract (agreement reported as verbal/ok); deal described as close.Trusted 85%
John Stones has given verbal agreement to Inter on a proposed two-year contract (agreement reported as verbal/ok); deal described as close.
29 JulRead full article โ - FFabrizio Romano (social posts / reporting)Reports Romano: Inter are closing in on John Stones to join as a free agent, agreement in principle and contract until June 2028 (medical to follow).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Reports Romano: Inter are closing in on John Stones to join as a free agent, agreement in principle and contract until June 2028 (medical to follow).
27 JulRead full article โ - FFabrizio Romano (X/Telegram updates)Tweet/updates (breaking) that Inter are set to discuss a two-year deal with John Stones and talks are ongoing (breaking journalist update).Trusted 85%
Tweet/updates (breaking) that Inter are set to discuss a two-year deal with John Stones and talks are ongoing (breaking journalist update).
27 JulRead full article โ - CCalciomercato.itItalian transfer site coverage (Calciomercato.it) reporting Inter have found agreement with Stones and he is close to joining for a two-year deal.Trusted 85%
Italian transfer site coverage (Calciomercato.it) reporting Inter have found agreement with Stones and he is close to joining for a two-year deal.
27 JulRead full article โ - GGianluca Di Marzio / Sky Sport Italia (as reported on multiple Di Marzio outlets)Gianluca Di Marzio reports Stones has given his agreement in principle to join Inter, with a two-year contract worth around โฌ4m per season.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Gianluca Di Marzio reports Stones has given his agreement in principle to join Inter, with a two-year contract worth around โฌ4m per season.
27 JulRead full article โ - SSportMediaset / SportMediaset article summarising Italian reportingReports (Italian outlets summarising transfer journalists) say Inter have moved to recruit John Stones โ verbal/contract terms reported as close/agreed by sources.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Reports (Italian outlets summarising transfer journalists) say Inter have moved to recruit John Stones โ verbal/contract terms reported as close/agreed by sources.
4d agoRead full article โ - SSportMediasetMultiple Italian outlets report Inter have reached an agreement in principle with John Stones and expect to announce him after medicals; salary and contract length reported.Named sourceTrusted 75%
Multiple Italian outlets report Inter have reached an agreement in principle with John Stones and expect to announce him after medicals; salary and contract length reported.
27 JulRead full article โ - FFootMercato (French)Reports (citing Di Marzio/Sky) that Stones has given his assent to Inter's proposal and a two-year deal is expected to be finalised.Trusted 75%
Reports (citing Di Marzio/Sky) that Stones has given his assent to Inter's proposal and a two-year deal is expected to be finalised.
27 JulRead full article โ - AA Bola (Portugal)Portuguese press report (A Bola) that John Stones has given the green light to join Inter after leaving Manchester City, citing Di Marzio.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Portuguese press report (A Bola) that John Stones has given the green light to join Inter after leaving Manchester City, citing Di Marzio.
27 JulRead full article โ - 1101 Great Goals101 Great Goals: Reports John Stones is set to join Inter Milan as a free agent, echoing Romano's 'here we go' update.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
101 Great Goals: Reports John Stones is set to join Inter Milan as a free agent, echoing Romano's 'here we go' update.
25 JulRead full article โ - SSky Sport (Italy)Sky Sport (Italy) reports Stones has said 'yes' to Inter and a two-year deal is ready; salary reported (~โฌ4m per season).Mixed 56%
Sky Sport (Italy) reports Stones has said 'yes' to Inter and a two-year deal is ready; salary reported (~โฌ4m per season).
30 JulRead full article โ - GGianluca Di MarzioArticle on Di Marzio's site reporting Stones gave a verbal OK to Inter and that a two-year deal worth ~โฌ4m per season is ready.Mixed 51%
Article on Di Marzio's site reporting Stones gave a verbal OK to Inter and that a two-year deal worth ~โฌ4m per season is ready.
27 JulRead full article โ - TTANEA / La stampa (example local Italian coverage)La Repubblica / Italian outlets (example: TUTTOSPORT / Tร naea): Local Italian press reports 'Stones to Inter โ agreement until 2028' citing Romano and local transfer coverage.Mixed 50%
La Repubblica / Italian outlets (example: TUTTOSPORT / Tร naea): Local Italian press reports 'Stones to Inter โ agreement until 2028' citing Romano and local transfer coverage.
28 JulRead full article โ - BBand (band.com.br)Band (Brazil): Reports journalist Fabrizio Romano says Inter have agreed the signing of John Stones from Manchester City.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Band (Brazil): Reports journalist Fabrizio Romano says Inter have agreed the signing of John Stones from Manchester City.
27 JulRead full article โ - GGlobo (GE)Brazilian coverage reporting Stones to Inter โ states he leaves Manchester City and signs with Inter.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Brazilian coverage reporting Stones to Inter โ states he leaves Manchester City and signs with Inter.
27 JulRead full article โ - FFCInterNewsFCInterNews (Italian media outlet focused on Inter) references Romano and reports on Inter interest / approach for Stones as the move develops.Mixed 50%
FCInterNews (Italian media outlet focused on Inter) references Romano and reports on Inter interest / approach for Stones as the move develops.
27 JulRead full article โ - YYahoo Sports ( syndicated coverage )Reports: Stones has agreed to join Inter Milan on a free transfer, rejecting interest from Arsenal and Chelsea; medicals to follow.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Reports: Stones has agreed to join Inter Milan on a free transfer, rejecting interest from Arsenal and Chelsea; medicals to follow.
27 JulRead full article โ - GGetFootballNewsItalyInter are closing in on John Stones, with verbal agreement reported โ player expected to undergo medicals in Milan as paperwork is finalised.Mixed 50%
Inter are closing in on John Stones, with verbal agreement reported โ player expected to undergo medicals in Milan as paperwork is finalised.
27 JulRead full article โ - FFCInterNewsFCInterNews (Italian): Reports renewed contacts 4 July between Stones' camp and Inter; keeps Stones on Inter's list โ coverage of Romano's updates about Stones being proposed to Inter.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
FCInterNews (Italian): Reports renewed contacts 4 July between Stones' camp and Inter; keeps Stones on Inter's list โ coverage of Romano's updates about Stones being proposed to Inter.
22 JulRead full article โ - SSpazioInterSpazioInter (Italian): Reports Stones has been offered to Inter multiple times and cites Fabrizio Romano stating Stones would like to play in Italy/Milan.Mixed 50%
SpazioInter (Italian): Reports Stones has been offered to Inter multiple times and cites Fabrizio Romano stating Stones would like to play in Italy/Milan.
- FFootball-ItaliaReport that Stones has reached a verbal agreement with Inter for a two-year contract (source: Sky Sport Italia / Di Marzio quoted).Low-trust 43%
Report that Stones has reached a verbal agreement with Inter for a two-year contract (source: Sky Sport Italia / Di Marzio quoted).
27 JulRead full article โ - GGoalJohn Stones is set to join Inter Milan after leaving Manchester City; reports say a two-year deal is in place with personal terms agreed.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 42%
John Stones is set to join Inter Milan after leaving Manchester City; reports say a two-year deal is in place with personal terms agreed.
5d agoRead full article โ - GGoalJohn Stones has reportedly reached a personal agreement with Inter and is set to join the reigning Serie A champions.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 42%
John Stones has reportedly reached a personal agreement with Inter and is set to join the reigning Serie A champions.
27 JulRead full article โ - AANSAInter are set to finalise the signing of John Stones, who tipped to arrive in Milan for medicals after leaving Manchester City.Low-trust 38%
Inter are set to finalise the signing of John Stones, who tipped to arrive in Milan for medicals after leaving Manchester City.
28 JulRead full article โ - SSky SportsJohn Stones has verbally agreed to join Inter Milan on a free transfer; final details to be completed with medicals pending.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 38%
John Stones has verbally agreed to join Inter Milan on a free transfer; final details to be completed with medicals pending.
27 JulRead full article โ - TTribuna.comReports Stones has reached a verbal agreement with Inter and is set to complete final steps (cites Romano/Di Marzio).ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 30%
Reports Stones has reached a verbal agreement with Inter and is set to complete final steps (cites Romano/Di Marzio).
28 JulRead full article โ - TTribuna.comTribuna.com (English/Italian): Republishes Romano's reporting that Inter are closing in on John Stones as a free agent (news aggregation of Romano's 'here we go').ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 30%
Tribuna.com (English/Italian): Republishes Romano's reporting that Inter are closing in on John Stones as a free agent (news aggregation of Romano's 'here we go').
27 JulRead full article โ - FFichajesFichajes (Spain): Reports Stones has given verbal yes and the Inter move is closing โ summarising Romano's scoop (Spanish-language coverage).Low-trust 30%
Fichajes (Spain): Reports Stones has given verbal yes and the Inter move is closing โ summarising Romano's scoop (Spanish-language coverage).
27 JulRead full article โ - TThe Hard TackleReports that Inter are set to sign Stones, summarising Italian reports and noting verbal agreement and contract terms.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 20%
Reports that Inter are set to sign Stones, summarising Italian reports and noting verbal agreement and contract terms.
28 JulRead full article โ - TTeamTalkInter are said to have agreed a deal to sign John Stones as a free agent and sealed personal terms.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 20%
Inter are said to have agreed a deal to sign John Stones as a free agent and sealed personal terms.
28 JulRead full article โ