Everton defender John Stones has reportedly rejected an offer from Barcelona.
Stones is currently preparing for his first senior tournament, with England set to kick-off their Euro 2016 campaign against Russia on Saturday.
Speculation surrounding the future of the 22-year-old has continued to run rife, however, with a host of high-profile clubs interested in his signature.
Last summer, Chelsea were embroiled in a surprisingly public transfer saga over Stones, with former Toffees boss Roberto Martinez stating that two bids had been turned down.
Now, Manchester City and Barcelona are keen on the centre-back, according to the Daily Mail.
Stones endured a difficult 2015/16 on Merseyside in an underperforming Everton team, with Martinez failing to produce consistent results despite boasting an array of young talent.
The No.5 did impress in possession – showing a staple of Barcelona’s style of play – by completing a squad-high 89% of his passes in the Premier League.
However, Stones made a concerning total of four defensive errors over the league season, three of which led directly to goals.
Shocking: Everton Star Man Rejects Barcelona Offer
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