Multiple reports say Manchester City defender John Stones is seeking wages that could make him difficult for Italy’s top clubs to sign. Transfer journalist Alfredo Pedullà, as cited by both outlets, is reported to have revealed the figure behind Stones’ demands and suggested that the expected salary level may be beyond what clubs such as AC Milan, Juventus and Inter are willing or able to offer. The reporting frames the wage issue as a potential barrier even as those clubs are linked with Stones in the context of a potential departure from Manchester City. The articles do not present a final agreement or official confirmation from any club. Instead, they focus on the relative affordability of the player’s expected contract terms, implying that negotiations may hinge on whether those clubs can match Stones’ salary expectations. The coverage remains speculative and centered on transfer-market links and reported wage demands rather than on confirmed talks or a completed transfer.