Rumours are swirling around John Stones, with Tottenham reportedly showing interest in the defender currently plying his trade at Manchester City . With both teams looking to strengthen their squads, the move could have a massive impact on their seasons going forward. Tottenham remain optimistic, but the deal is not without hurdles. Everton and Bayern Munich continue to monitor developments and could yet re-enter the race if negotiations stall or valuation gaps remain unresolved. So far in this season, Tottenham are conceding 1.53 goals a game (55 in 36), more than they'd like compared to the Premier League standard. The hope is John Stones adds a bit of steel and helps make them tougher to break down. Alongside this, Manchester City are said to be exploring Marc Cucurella and Sandro Tonali with Tottenham likewise connected to Matt O'Riley, Vangelis Pavlidis and Andrew Robertson. Stay tuned to PlayerSwitch for up-to-the-minute football transfer rumours and news from your club and beyond.