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Udinese News / Football Italia / September 12

Stones tipped to make first Inter Serie A start as Chivu gets Dimarco boost

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, ex-Manchester City defender John Stones is expected to start his first Serie A game for Inter against Udinese on Monday, while Federico Dimarco completed a full training session with the team today.

Napoli News / Football Italia / September 5

Stones tipped to make full Inter debut against former Man City teammate De Bruyne

All of the major sports outlets in Italy are tipping England international John Stones to make his first Serie A start when Inter take on Napoli in San

Napoli News / Goal.com / September 5
Reunited at last? John Stones prepares for full Inter debut against former Manchester City team-mate

Reunited at last? John Stones prepares for full Inter debut against former Manchester City team-mate

Stones is set to make his first Serie A start for Inter when Cristian Chivu's side take on Napoli at San Siro on Saturday evening. Major Italian sports outlets, including Sky Sport Italia , La Gazzetta dello Sport , and Corriere dello Sport , are all tipping the defender for inclusion in the starting line-up.

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Cristian Chivu urges patience with new boys John Stones & Curtis Jones as Inter scrape past Cagliari

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Inter made it two wins from two at the start of the new Serie A season, but the 1-0 victory over Cagliari was far from the comfortable afternoon Chivu had envisioned.

Napoli News / Football Italia / August 30

Chivu: ‘Inter risked running into trouble, Jones and Stones bread and butter’

Cristian Chivu admits Inter risked ‘running into trouble’ after wasting chances against Cagliari, while he explains what John Stones and Curtis Jones bring to the side.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 22

Akanji: ‘Inter have a better squad now, Stones is a great friend’

Manuel Akanji is reunited with his former Manchester City teammate John Stones at Inter ahead of the season opener with Monza. ‘He’s one of my great friends.’ It kicks off at San Siro at 17.30 UK time (18.30 CEST).

Manchester City News / Football Italia / August 18

Akanji: Stones will ‘quickly’ adapt to Inter, Switzerland ‘could have won the World Cup’

Manuel Akanji is confident that new Inter signing John Stones will ‘quickly’ adapt to his new club and insists Switzerland could have won the World Cup: ‘We had been better than Argentina…’ Inter defender Akanji has just begun his second season at San Siro.

Real Betis News / Football Italia / August 16

Stones: ‘Stepped out of my comfort zone with Inter, proud to be part of it’

England international John Stones says that he is ‘proud’ to be part of the project at Inter after stepping out of his comfort zone to join the reigning

Soccer News / Goal.com / August 15

Inter round off pre-season with a win: 1-0 against Betis and Stones scores on his debut

Inter’s final friendly of this pre-season before the start of the campaign saw them win 1-0 against Real Betis The start of the new 2026/2027 season is getting closer for Inter, who open against Monza in exactly seven days, on Saturday 23 August at San Siro.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / August 15

Inter’s Defence Takes Shape Ahead of Real Betis Friendly

John Stones is expected to feature for Inter Milan when they face Real Betis at Stadio Comunale San Nicola on Saturday, with the newcomer tipped to join a three-man defence.

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Rennes News / Goal.com / August 13

Inter, three Englishmen: Curtis Jones after John Stones and Djed Spence? How the rule on non-EU players and those from the United Kingdom works after Brexit

Is it possible to register three English players in a single transfer window? Inter have long worked to a clear transfer strategy. The Nerazzurri want to match the competitiveness and intensity of the Premier League by signing players from that league who suit their style of play.

Soccer News / Goal.com / August 13

Inter bring another England World Cup player to Milan after John Stones

Inter are set to add another England international to their squad. After announcing the arrival of John Stones earlier, they are now closing in on Djed Spence, who is expected to be unveiled to the Interisti soon.

Inter Milan News / Football Italia / August 4

Bisseck: ‘Stones will push Inter’s defenders to raise their level’

Yann Bisseck has welcomed the arrival of John Stones at Inter, insisting the England defender will raise the standards of the entire backline rather than pose a threat to his own place.

Inter Milan News / Football Italia / July 31

Chivu salutes Baresi and backs Stones to ‘raise the level’ at Inter

Cristian Chivu led the tributes to Franco Baresi on the eve of Inter’s pre-season friendly against Manchester City, hailing the late Milan great as “a great icon” of the game.

Soccer News / Football Italia / July 31

Stones sets out his Inter ambitions: ‘Hungry to win again’

John Stones has spoken of his pride and excitement after completing his move to Inter, declaring himself “hungry to win again” as he begins the first chapter of his career outside England.

Arsenal FC News / Caught Offside / July 28
Arsenal and Chelsea eye bargain summer move for £13m-a-year leader

Arsenal and Chelsea eye bargain summer move for £13m-a-year leader

John Stones has been linked with a move to Arsenal and Chelsea in recent weeks. The 30-year-old England international is currently a free agent, and both clubs are looking to add more depth to their defence, as per Hooligan Soccer.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / July 28
Arsenal suffers blow as target agrees deal to join club outside England

Arsenal suffers blow as target agrees deal to join club outside England

John Stones had emerged as a transfer target for Arsenal in recent weeks followingWilliam Saliba’s injury setback, but the defender now appears set to leave the Premier League instead.

John Stones News / The Cult of Calcio / July 28

Inter Reach an Agreement to Sign Free Agent Stones

After testing the waters a couple of weeks ago, Inter decided to pursue John Stones and quickly came to terms on a two-year contract with the defender.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / July 27
Juventus wants to beat Arsenal to sign serial Premier League winner

Juventus wants to beat Arsenal to sign serial Premier League winner

Juventus have joined Arsenal in the race to sign John Stones this summer after the Englishman left Manchester City following the expiry of his contract.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / July 25
Atletico Madrid will challenge Arsenal for veteran defender

Atletico Madrid will challenge Arsenal for veteran defender

Arsenal are facing competition from Atletico Madrid for John Stones as clubs compete to sign the free agent this summer, as reported by Fichajes. After leaving Manchester City at the end of last month, Stones has become one of the most sought-after players in England this summer as he looks set to continue playing at the highest level.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / July 22
Chelsea is now pushing hard for another Arsenal target

Chelsea is now pushing hard for another Arsenal target

Chelsea have beaten Arsenal to the signing of Morgan Rogers, and they are now looking to move ahead of the Gunners in the race to sign John Stones this summer.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / July 22
Contact made: Chelsea waiting for response after getting back in touch with free agent

Contact made: Chelsea waiting for response after getting back in touch with free agent

Chelsea have reportedly been in contact again with England defender John Stones as they consider a free transfer swoop for him this summer. Stones recently left Manchester City and is looking for a new club, and one imagines he might be able to focus on his future more now that his World Cup participation with England is over.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / July 21
Chelsea are making their move for a serial winner as Arsenal circle

Chelsea are making their move for a serial winner as Arsenal circle

John Stones has left Manchester City upon the expiry of his contract, and he has been linked with a move to Arsenal and Chelsea. According to Sky Sports, Chelsea are now pushing to sign the experienced England International defender.

RB Leipzig News / Esteemed Kompany / December 9
Further details emerge on John Stones injury but no timeline for how long he will be out for is set

Further details emerge on John Stones injury but no timeline for how long he will be out for is set

John Stones missed Manchester City’s 3-nil win over Sunderland on Saturday with an undisclosed injury. Pep Guardiola revealed after his team’s dominant win at the Etihad that the England international had sustained an injury in the lead-up to last weekend’s Premier League fixture.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / July 13, 2025
The John Stones conundrum doesn’t appear to have an obvious solution

The John Stones conundrum doesn’t appear to have an obvious solution

When fully fit John Stones is arguably in Manchester City’s best lineup. The problem is that over the past two seasons, Stones has been unable to stay fit.

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