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Everton 'to battle with Arsenal as they look to bring John Stones back to Goodison Park... and defender is open to a return after falling out of favour under Pep Guardiola'

John Stones could be offered an escape route from his nightmare stint at Manchester City, with former club Everton keen on a reunion, according to reports.

Stones has fallen out of favour with Pep Guardiola at the Etihad and is currently the club's fifth-choice centre-back.

According to The Sun, the 26-year-old is 'unhappy' with his place in the team and will consider his options this summer.

Everton are set to battle it out with Arsenal for Manchester City outcast John Stones

Everton are set to battle it out with Arsenal for Manchester City outcast John Stones

The report goes on to suggest that the Toffees would be interested in a cut-price deal for the England international, having sold him to City for £47million in 2016.