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Everton are ready to block John Stones from leaving again this summer.
The England international was the subject of numerous bids from Chelsea this time last year but Everton stood firm even when offered £37m for the 22-year-old.
Despite a questionable season Stones continues to be linked with the Premier League's heavyweight sides, with Chelsea, Man City and Manchester United all understood to be keen on signing the former Barnsley player.
However reports suggest Everton are insisting they will not allow Stones to depart, despite the centre-back being keen to leave.
The club are on the verge of announcing Ronald Koeman as their new manager and the Dutchman is desperate to hold on to one of Everton's star assets.
Euro 2016: Top 10 youngsters to watch out for in FranceShow all 10 1 /10Euro 2016: Top 10 youngsters to watch out for in France Euro 2016: Top 10 youngsters to watch out for in France Leroy Sane Schalke & Germany Age 20 The latest of Germany’s string of promising youngsters. After eight goals and six assists in 33 Bundesliga matches, the speedy winger has impressed for the national team. Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool are all closely monitoring the teen, who could be the world champions' secret weapon.
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Euro 2016: Top 10 youngsters to watch out for in France Renato Sanches Benfica & Portugal Age 18 The flamboyant teen has already earned himself a multi-million-pound switch to a European giant - joining Bayern Munich after the finals. Has got compatriots excited with Cristiano Ronaldo the wrong side of 30 and impressed against England earlier this month.
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Euro 2016: Top 10 youngsters to watch out for in France Breel Embolo Basle & Switzerland Age 19 The Swiss have a young, vibrant squad and the forward will hope to follow compatriot Granit Xhaka in securing a big-money move to a European heavyweight. Scored 10 goals in 27 league appearances this season and the pacy frontman is in prime position to explode onto the European scene.
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Euro 2016: Top 10 youngsters to watch out for in France Hakan Çalhanoğlu Bayer Leverkusen & Turkey Age 22 Already familiar to English crowds with his goal against England last month and a danger from dead-balls. Caught the eye with fine goals against Borussia Dortmund, Schalke, and Wolfsburg and a good tournament for the fleet-footed midfielder could alert a number of the European big guns, with Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp a known admirer.
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Euro 2016: Top 10 youngsters to watch out for in France Marcus Rashford Manchester United & England Age 18 Has enjoyed a whirlwind four months since his goalscoring debut for the Old Trafford side in the Europa League. With similar debut goals in the Premier League and for England, the 18-year-old rode the crest of a wave and continued his fairytale 2016 by winning a place in Roy Hodgson's squad. Unlikely to start the opening game, but can not be written off given his script thus far.
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Euro 2016: Top 10 youngsters to watch out for in France Tin Jedvaj Bayer Leverkusen & Croatia Age 20 After struggling to make a mark at Roma, Jedvaj secured a £5m move to Leverkusen. That has proven a bargain with the youngster impressing and tipped to displace either Vedran Ćorluka or Gordon Schildenfeld and make an impact in France.
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Euro 2016: Top 10 youngsters to watch out for in France Jason Denayer Manchester City & Belgium Age 20 A successful loan spell at Galatasaray helped the Man City defender’s stock rise considerably. Will be hoping to fill the gap left by the injured Vincent Kompany. Standing 6’1 and not one to shy away from a challenge, he could establish himself in the national side and impress incoming club manager Pep Guardiola.
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Euro 2016: Top 10 youngsters to watch out for in France Aleksandr Golovin CSKA Moscow & Russia Age 20 Ranked highly in his homeland having enjoyed a superb run for both club and country. Impressed in various age classes and his call-up to the senior team was not unexpected. Now in the final year of his contract, a strong showing at the Euro’s will attract suitors.
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Euro 2016: Top 10 youngsters to watch out for in France Samuel Umtiti Lyons & France Age 22 Raphael Varane’s withdrawal from the national team might just hand Umtiti his big chance. Has impressed at the back for Lyons, capable of reading the game and making well-timed tackles. Potentially partnered alongside Laurent Koscielny at the finals, with Barcelona and Tottenham among the sides monitoring his success over the next month.
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Euro 2016: Top 10 youngsters to watch out for in France Arkadiusz Milik Ajax & Poland Age 22 After an impressive loan at Ajax, the Dutch side were impressed enough to part with £2m for the striker. Found the net an impressive 21 times in 31 Eredivisie matches, and has 10 in 25 caps for the Poles. Should he carry over his scoring form into the Euro’s, Ajax may find themselves fending off enquiries.
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Once the Southampton manager has been announced the club will reportedly then begin work on convincing Stones to sign a fresh contract. Team-mate Ross Barkley will also be offered new terms, although the club accept that Romelu Lukaku will depart.
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