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Man City defender Stones facing summer axe

Manchester City defender John Stones is facing a summer departure.

The Daily Mail says City boss Pep Guardiola is lining up moves to sign at least two new centre backs this summer, casting fresh doubt over Stones' future at Manchester City.

The 25-year-old failed to make City's squad for their match at Tottenham on the weekend, with Guardiola opting to take youngster Eric Garcia instead.

Guardiola is said to have reservations about Stones' application and ability to focus on the pitch, and City are yet to offer him fresh terms on his deal which expires in 2022, despite the club's reputation for tying down their first-team players.

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