JOHN STONES has emerged as Barcelona's No1 target for the summer and hope to complete a deal before Chelsea make their move, according to reports.
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| Barcelona reportedly want to sign John Stones after Euro 2016 |
Stones, 21, has greatly impressed at Everton this season after failing to secure a move to Chelsea last summer.
The centre-half handed in a transfer request in an effort to force a switch to Stamford Bridge.
But Everton rejected three bids - the highest being £37million - from Chelsea.
The Premier league champions are reportedly set to go back in for Stones once the season and European Championships in France are over.
But Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo claim the west London club will struggle to beat off fellow suitors Barca.
According to the report, Barca technical director Robert Fernandez is a big admirer of Stones and is readying a bid for July.
Robert's priority this January is to land a winger, with Celta Vigo's Nolito all-but signed up.
The Nou Camp club have only just emerged from a year-long transfer ban in which they were unable to register players.
Despite not strengthening they won the Spanish league title, the Champions League and Club World Cup in 2015.
As for Stones, Everton manager Roberto Martinez remains hopeful of retaining the ace into next season.
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