Arsenal Keen On John Stones

Arsenal have asked Manchester City to keep them informed on the availability of John Stones, according to 90Min.

John Stones has 18 months left on his current contract at the Etihad, with the English centre-back currently facing fierce competition for places at City, alongside Ruben Dias, Aymeric Laporte and Nathan Ake.

So far this season, the 26-year-old has made three appearances in the Premier League - including a start in the 2-0 win over Fulham on Saturday afternoon.

Arteta is a big admirer of the former Everton defender, the report states, with his on-the-ball ability a big appeal to the Arsenal boss.