Barcelona have reportedly ceased their interest in Everton's John Stones.

Reports from the Daily Mirror suggest that the Catalan giants have looked further into the 21-year-old's personality and have opted to drop their pursuit of his signature.

It is believed that Stones' temperament and character has filled Barca with doubt that he would be able to adapt to life in Spain and adjust to the style of football in La Liga.

Barcelona have been after England international Stones for some time now, but it is understood that they are no longer keen and will leave Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea to enter a bidding war for the promising centre-half.