John Stones set to join Leeds United from Manchester City

Leeds United have reached a verbal agreement with Manchester City for defender John Stones, according to Fabrizio Romano. The deal is described as a club‑record move for Leeds, with a reported fee of £40m plus add‑ons, although the exact amount remains undisclosed. Signatures are expected later this week.

Onside’s model values the player at €11m and, given the lack of a confirmed fee, there is currently no fee‑vs‑value comparison. The model assigns a 95% confidence level to the reported agreement.

The story is being followed by four outlets in total, reflecting broad interest across the media. Leeds have offered a long‑term contract to the 30‑year‑old, who is set to leave Manchester City pending finalisation of the terms.