John Stones reaches verbal agreement to join Inter Milan, Liverpool miss out

John Stones has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Inter Milan on a free transfer. Liverpool had considered the 32-year-old defender, who is leaving Manchester City, as an option for their center-back position. However, with significant interest from multiple clubs, including Arsenal and Chelsea, Inter accelerated their pursuit and are expected to finalize a two-year contract soon. Liverpool's need for defensive reinforcement has intensified due to injuries in their squad, particularly following Joe Gomez's early exit in their recent match against Sunderland.

• 3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool set to miss out on ‘class’ free transfer as Sky Sports share news of verbal agreement