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title: "Everton: Stones Going Nowhere"
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author: "Paddy Boyland"
section: "Everton News"
published: "2015-06-13T18:45:57Z"
modified: "2015-06-13T18:59:37Z"
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# Everton: Stones Going Nowhere

Everton are determined to hang on to John Stones this summer, according to a report in tonight’s Liverpool Echo.

Earlier today, several national newspapers, including the Daily Mail, linked the popular 21-year-old defender with a move to Louis van Gaal’s Manchester United.

However, Stones is highly thought of on Merseyside, and the club have valued the talented England international at in excess of £30 million, deeming their Young Player of the Year to be a future captain and a more promising prospect than £32 million Eliaquim Mangala of Manchester City.

“I think John has got that sort of ‘leader’ character and probably an Everton character,” noted manager Roberto Martinez in a recent interview with the official club website.

“Obviously, John is someone we have made a very strong investment in at a very young age.

“Now we feel he is right in the middle of what he can achieve.

“I’m sure there will be many clubs watching John.

“For Everton, he’s a vital player going forward, and for the future. That’s something we pride ourselves on – giving youngsters an opportunity. That’s something we will do for someone like John at Everton.”

Stones, a £3 million signing from Barnsley, is just one year into a five-year contract.