Juventus have reportedly made an approach for free agent John Stones as a free agent.

Juventus have stepped up their search for a new central defender by opening talks with free agent John Stones. The Serie A giants are believed to have made a genuine proposal to the former Manchester City star.

Stones became a free agent after Manchester City allowed his contract to expire this summer, ending a highly successful 10-year spell at the Etihad Stadium. During his time with City, the England international won multiple Premier League titles, domestic cups and the UEFA Champions League under Pep Guardiola.

Despite currently being without a club, the 32-year-old remains a key figure for England. Stones featured prominently during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, helping the Three Lions secure a third-place finish with another series of composed defensive performances.

While Inter Milan and Napoli have also been linked with the experienced defender in recent weeks, reports suggest those approaches came through intermediaries rather than direct negotiations. Juventus are now considered the first Serie A club to make concrete contact with the player and his representatives.

Discussions are already underway over personal terms as the Turin club explore the possibility of bringing Stones to Italy on a free transfer. His experience at the highest level is viewed as an attractive option for a Juventus side looking to strengthen its defensive unit.

Interest has also been reported from Chelsea, Arsenal and Bayern Munich, but none of those clubs are believed to have made significant progress toward completing a deal. That leaves Juventus with a realistic opportunity to secure one of the most experienced defenders currently available on the market.

With talks progressing and Juventus eager to reinforce their back line, Stones could soon be set for the first overseas move of his career, bringing years of Premier League and international experience to Serie A.