Stones aims to keep City days rolling

Defender Stones (above) will become a free agent in June - and Pep Guardiola is keen to see him extend his deal at the Etihad.

- BY JEREMY CROSS

MANCHESTER CITY are poised to open contract talks with John Stones.

The England star, 31, will begin negotiations in the hope of agreeing a deal that will see him remain at City until 2028.

It is understood Stones is keen to pledge the remaining years of his career to the former English champions.