As uncertainty hovers around William Saliba’s back injury, Arsenal are beginning to explore different avenues to strengthen their defense. According to The Sunthe Gunners could turn to John Stones, currently free of any contract after his departure from Manchester City, in order to have an experienced solution in the short term. The French defender, injured during the World Cup semi-final against Spain, could miss 5 months of competition.
Stones’ profile would have several arguments to convince Arsenal, in particular his relationship with Mikel Arteta, who worked with him at Manchester City when he was assistant to Pep Guardiola. Despite limited playing time in recent months with the Citizens, the English defender has regained confidence during the 2026 World Cup, with solid performances in the knockout matches, especially against Norway and Argentina. Now open to opportunities for the rest of his career, Stones could represent an accessible option for the Gunners. To be continued…
