Overview

• City have made a new deal for Stones a priority, with multiple reports saying talks will begin shortly.
• Club chiefs are prepared to offer a two-year extension, with some reporting the term could stretch to three.
• Stones is in the final year of his contract and is reported to be keen to stay and continue competing for trophies under Pep Guardiola.
• Reports state he earns around £250,000 per week and City expect they would need to match that level to retain him.
• Fitness remains a consideration after recent injuries and withdrawal from England duty, though he returned as a late substitute in the 1-1 draw at Arsenal; since joining in 2016 he has made about 281 appearances and won six Premier League titles plus the Champions League.