Manchester City utility man John Stones has reportedly offered his services to Real Madrid after Los Blancos lost Eder Militao to another injury.

According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Real Madrid will have the opportunity to sign John Stones next year. The Merengues have lost Eder Militao to a long-term hamstring injury, and the Brazilian international will be in the treatment room for several months. So, the Manchester City utility man has offered his services to Los Blancos.

How has John Stones fared at Manchester City?

John Stones has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Manchester City from Everton in a deal worth £47.5 million in August 2016. The Englishman has been in and out of the starting lineup at the Etihad in the last nine years, with fitness issues also stunting his progress during this period.

The 31-year-old, who has begun his tenth season with Manchester City, has made nearly 300 appearances thus far while chipping in with 19 goals and nine assists. Stones has established himself as an asset and a utility man for the Premier League club due to his ability to play as a centre-back, a right-back, and a holding midfielder, with Pep Guardiola utilising him in each role.

However, the Citizens are in a spot of bother over the English international’s long-term future, as he has entered the final 12 months of his contract. The latest report has revealed that Real Madrid will have the opportunity to sign Stones in a bargain move next year, with the player offering his services to Los Blancos.

La Liga adventure beckons?

John Stones can become an asset for Real Madrid due to his ability to play as a centre-back, a right-back, and a holding midfielder. With Los Blancos struggling with fitness issues throughout this season, signing a versatile defender makes sense.

However, Stones has not been a dependable player for Manchester City due to his persistent fitness issues in the last few years. Perhaps that is the reason Real Madrid will not take the opportunity to sign the 31-year-old Englishman.

Apart from John Stones, Harry Maguire has offered his services to Real Madrid. However, the Merengues have ruled out a possible move for the English international, and they are looking at other options to bolster their defensive unit. Meanwhile, Stones has piqued the attention of several foreign clubs, with recent reports also linking him with Inter Milan.