So who blinks first then?
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'He's an Everton player' Pep Guardiola tight-lipped on pursuit of Blues defender John Stones
Man City boss wants to sign Blues defender but clubs apart in valuation
John Stones and Espanyol's Paco Montanes during the pre-season friendly match at Goodison
Pep Guardiola has refused to be drawn on his pursuit of Everton defender John Stones.
Manchester City want the Blues centre-half but the two clubs are apart in their valuation of the 22-year-old.
Everton have told City it will take £50m to buy Stones but the Etihad Stadium side believe he is worth closer to £40m.
Guardiola confirmed City’s interest in the player last month but was not willing to say anymore when asked about Stones yesterday.
“He’s still a player for Everton,” he said.
Manchester City's manager Pep Guardiola refused to say too much about John Stones
“And that question is about the market so I think you should [address it to] the right person.
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“I know how it works in England, the manager [decides on transfers]. But I’m a trainer, at the club I’m just a trainer. And I give my opinion, my advice to the club, and after that the club decides the best as possible.
“He’s an Everton player right now.
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“I don’t know what’s going on in the future.”