John Stones: England defender in advanced talks to join Inter Milan

England defender John Stones is in advanced talks with Inter Milan about joining the Italian side on a free transfer.

The centre-half is a free agent after leaving Manchester City at the end of June.

Stones is attracting significant interest from clubs across Europe, including Chelsea and Juventus.

However, Serie A champions Inter have held positive talks with the 32-year-old and are understood to be ahead in the race to sign a two-year contract with the Premier League and Champions League champions.

Stones played 295 times for City after joining from Everton for £47.5 million in 2016.

He helped City win six Premier League titles, the Champions League, two FA Cups, five League Cups, three Community Shields, the Club World Cup and the UEFA Super Cup.

The former Barnsley defender earned 93 international caps and was part of the England squad that finished third at the World Cup.