Arsenal considers John Stones for free transfer amid Saliba injury concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 8:48 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Arsenal is exploring the possibility of signing John Stones as a potential replacement for the injured William Saliba. The club's interest arises if Saliba's injury is deemed long-term. Meanwhile, Chelsea has engaged in formal discussions with Crystal Palace regarding a move for defender Maxence Lacroix, who is valued around £55 million. Hull City is also in negotiations with Aston Villa over a transfer for winger Leon Bailey. Other notable transfer talks involve Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Juventus exploring various player acquisitions this summer.
- •Arsenal seeks John Stones as a Saliba replacement.
- •Saliba's injury situation influences Arsenal's decision.
- •Chelsea in talks for defender Maxence Lacroix.
- •Hull City aims to sign Leon Bailey from Aston Villa.
- •Liverpool enters the market for midfielder Manu Kone.
- 8:48 PMYahoo Sports — Arsenal line up Stones free transfer - Monday's gossip
- 8:48 PMBBC Sport — Arsenal line up Stones free transfer - Monday's gossip
"Arsenal are weighing up a move for John Stones as a replacement for the injured William Saliba, Chelsea hold formal talks over Maxence Lacroix, plus more.
"Arsenal are weighing up a move for John Stones as a replacement for the injured William Saliba, Chelsea hold formal talks over Maxence Lacroix, plus more.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 8:48 PMArsenal line up Stones free transfer - Monday's gossip
Arsenal are weighing up a move for John Stones as a replacement for the injured William Saliba, Chelsea hold formal talks over Maxence Lacroix, plus more.
- BBC SportJul 19, 2026, 8:48 PMArsenal line up Stones free transfer - Monday's gossip
Arsenal are weighing up a move for John Stones as a replacement for the injured William Saliba, Chelsea hold formal talks over Maxence Lacroix, plus more.
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