Arteta has a plan! Arsenal target England national team star defender

Arteta is looking to bolster his defensive line.

Details: London's Arsenal are exploring the possibility of signing John Stones, who recently became a free agent after leaving Manchester City.

According to The Sun, the London club is considering the experienced English defender as one of the options to strengthen the back line in light of William Saliba's serious injury. The Frenchman is expected to be sidelined for up to five months due to a back problem, forcing the Gunners' management to look for a replacement.

Stones is well known to head coach Mikel Arteta, who spent several years on Manchester City's coaching staff and contributed to the defender's development. This familiarity could play a crucial role in a potential transfer.

Negotiations are still at an early stage, but Arsenal continue to analyze defensive reinforcements to compensate for the loss of one of their key players.

Stones' market value is estimated at 12 million euros by Transfermarkt.

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