Manchester City reluctant to meet Everton’s valuation of John Stones

• Everton want £50m but City unwilling to go above rejected £40m bid
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Manchester City are reluctant to match Everton’s £50m valuation of John Stones, with their preferred price being around £40m, plus potential add-ons. City have had this bid rejected but their sporting director, Txiki Begiristain, does not want to go higher.

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