# Arsenal line up free transfer for Stones

Reports suggest Arsenal are planning a free transfer for Manchester City defender John Stones. The move would bolster their backline without a transfer fee. This rumor is part of Monday's football gossip roundup.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cwy41vd9ewxo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:48:37 GMT