Reports: Juventus open talks with free agent John Stones

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: John Stones #5 of England inspects the pitch before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium on July 15, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) | FIFA via Getty Images

Juventus are wading into the free agent waters once again for very obvious reasons . But this latest one is not all that convincing in terms of how affordable it may be.

According to reports over the last 24 hours, Juventus are one of a handful of clubs who are talking with free-agent center back John Stones over a potential move on a “free” this summer. Stones, who was part of the England squad that finished third at the World Cup, left Manchester City after a decade at the club following the completion of the 2025-26 season. Stones is “open to Italy as his next destination,” according to Fabrizio Romano on Monday .