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John Stones transfer news: Everton 'to block move' as Chelsea, Man City and Manchester United hover

The England international is again being linked with an exit from Goodison Park

Wednesday 08 June 2016 10:34 BST

John Stones on duty for England (Getty)

Everton are ready to block John Stones from leaving again this summer.

The England international was the subject of numerous bids from Chelsea this time last year but Everton stood firm even when offered £37m for the 22-year-old.

Despite a questionable season Stones continues to be linked with the Premier League's heavyweight sides, with Chelsea, Man City and Manchester United all understood to be keen on signing the former Barnsley player.

However reports suggest Everton are insisting they will not allow Stones to depart, despite the centre-back being keen to leave.

The club are on the verge of announcing Ronald Koeman as their new manager and the Dutchman is desperate to hold on to one of Everton's star assets.

Euro 2016: Top 10 youngsters to watch out for in France

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Euro 2016: Top 10 youngsters to watch out for in France

Leroy Sane

Schalke & Germany
Age 20
The latest of Germany’s string of promising youngsters. After eight goals and six assists in 33 Bundesliga matches, the speedy winger has impressed for the national team. Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool are all closely monitoring the teen, who could be the world champions' secret weapon.

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Euro 2016: Top 10 youngsters to watch out for in France

Renato Sanches

Benfica & Portugal
Age 18
The flamboyant teen has already earned himself a multi-million-pound switch to a European giant - joining Bayern Munich after the finals. Has got compatriots excited with Cristiano Ronaldo the wrong side of 30 and impressed against England earlier this month.

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Euro 2016: Top 10 youngsters to watch out for in France

Breel Embolo

Basle & Switzerland
Age 19
The Swiss have a young, vibrant squad and the forward will hope to follow compatriot Granit Xhaka in securing a big-money move to a European heavyweight. Scored 10 goals in 27 league appearances this season and the pacy frontman is in prime position to explode onto the European scene.

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Euro 2016: Top 10 youngsters to watch out for in France

Hakan Çalhanoğlu

Bayer Leverkusen & Turkey
Age 22
Already familiar to English crowds with his goal against England last month and a danger from dead-balls. Caught the eye with fine goals against Borussia Dortmund, Schalke, and Wolfsburg and a good tournament for the fleet-footed midfielder could alert a number of the European big guns, with Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp a known admirer.

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Euro 2016: Top 10 youngsters to watch out for in France

Marcus Rashford

Manchester United & England
Age 18
Has enjoyed a whirlwind four months since his goalscoring debut for the Old Trafford side in the Europa League. With similar debut goals in the Premier League and for England, the 18-year-old rode the crest of a wave and continued his fairytale 2016 by winning a place in Roy Hodgson's squad. Unlikely to start the opening game, but can not be written off given his script thus far.

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Euro 2016: Top 10 youngsters to watch out for in France

Tin Jedvaj

Bayer Leverkusen & Croatia
Age 20
After struggling to make a mark at Roma, Jedvaj secured a £5m move to Leverkusen. That has proven a bargain with the youngster impressing and tipped to displace either Vedran Ćorluka or Gordon Schildenfeld and make an impact in France.

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Euro 2016: Top 10 youngsters to watch out for in France

Jason Denayer

Manchester City & Belgium
Age 20
A successful loan spell at Galatasaray helped the Man City defender’s stock rise considerably. Will be hoping to fill the gap left by the injured Vincent Kompany. Standing 6’1 and not one to shy away from a challenge, he could establish himself in the national side and impress incoming club manager Pep Guardiola.

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Euro 2016: Top 10 youngsters to watch out for in France

Aleksandr Golovin

CSKA Moscow & Russia
Age 20
Ranked highly in his homeland having enjoyed a superb run for both club and country. Impressed in various age classes and his call-up to the senior team was not unexpected. Now in the final year of his contract, a strong showing at the Euro’s will attract suitors.

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Euro 2016: Top 10 youngsters to watch out for in France

Samuel Umtiti

Lyons & France
Age 22
Raphael Varane’s withdrawal from the national team might just hand Umtiti his big chance. Has impressed at the back for Lyons, capable of reading the game and making well-timed tackles. Potentially partnered alongside Laurent Koscielny at the finals, with Barcelona and Tottenham among the sides monitoring his success over the next month.

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Euro 2016: Top 10 youngsters to watch out for in France

Arkadiusz Milik

Ajax & Poland
Age 22
After an impressive loan at Ajax, the Dutch side were impressed enough to part with £2m for the striker. Found the net an impressive 21 times in 31 Eredivisie matches, and has 10 in 25 caps for the Poles. Should he carry over his scoring form into the Euro’s, Ajax may find themselves fending off enquiries.

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Once the Southampton manager has been announced the club will reportedly then begin work on convincing Stones to sign a fresh contract. Team-mate Ross Barkley will also be offered new terms, although the club accept that Romelu Lukaku will depart.

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