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John Stones set to join Leeds United from Manchester City in club‑record deal

Leeds United have reached a verbal agreement with Manchester City for defender John Stones, with a £40m plus add‑ons structure reported but fee details not disclosed.

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Fabrizio Romano reports that Leeds United have secured a verbal agreement with Manchester City for centre‑back John Stones. The deal is described as a club‑record move for Leeds, with a reported structure of £40m plus add‑ons, though the exact fee remains undisclosed.

The agreement is said to be long‑term and signatures are expected within the week. Four outlets are currently following the story, indicating growing coverage of the potential transfer.

Onside’s model values the player at €11m and, with a confidence rating of 95%, suggests the fee‑vs‑value comparison cannot be made yet as no definitive fee has been confirmed.

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Onside value11M
Reported fee

No fee reported yet — Onside values €11M.

Onside Confidence95%

Valuation and confidence are Onside model estimates, not market quotes. See our methodology.

Reporting: Fabrizio Romano · 4 tracked reportsOriginal

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