John Stones is looking to fill the “big boots” of Vincent Kompany and prove himself worthy of an extended stay at Manchester City.
The reigning Premier League champions are down one centre-half on the squad which secured an historic domestic treble in 2018-19.
Pep Guardiola does, however, have plenty of big-money options at his disposal, including an England international who was acquired for £47.5 million ($59m) in the summer of 2016.
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The City boss has suggested that he will not be looking to add in that department during what is left of the current transfer window, with faith set to be shown in those already on his books.