Manchester City are in talks with Everton to sign defender John Stones, Pep Guardiola has confirmed. Sky sources understand the Toffees are asking for £50m for the England international centre-back, but City are hoping to secure Stoness services for significantly less. Stones could become the most expensive defender in Premier League history Stones has flown out to Germany for Evertons two friendlies in Dresden against local side Dynamo and Real Betis. After his side beat Borussia Dormund on penalties in their second pre-season game in China, Guardiola, who previously confirmed City want to sign Leroy Sane from Schalke, said: Its the same answer as Sane. Manchester City are in talks to sign three players: Germanys Leroy Sane, Gabriel Jesus and Marlos Moreno He is a player for Everton. Everybody knows we want to buy him, but I dont know whats going to happen. But I can say Im so happy with the squad we have; the way that they train and the way they play. Thats all I can say.Stones, 22, was the subject of three bids by Chelsea during last summers transfer window - all of them turned down. Sky Sports Fantasy Football Pick your team here, create a league and let the mind games begin! Chelsea were prepared to pay £30m for the centre-back 12 months ago, and Stones even put in a formal transfer request in an attempt to force the move through.Guardiola wants to implement more of a passing strategy at the club, and Stones - who is well known for his ability on the ball - could be brought in with such a tactic in mind.We need to create good build-up play, with easy passes in midfield, to achieve good passes for our strikers further up the pitch, said Guardiola.I believe when the ball goes from a central defender to a striker, the ball comes back as quickly as it goes, and we have to make it clear that we are building up in our first process, whether that is defenders or midfielders, and that is why we need players of quality, to play in that style, and we have the players to do that.And I think by August 31, we will have the right players to play the way we want. Guardiola says hes looking to sign the right kind of defenders who can contribute to his style of play It is also understood City are in talks to sign Sane, Gabriel Jesus and Marlos Moreno, and that while they retain an interest in Juventus centre-back Leonardo Bonucci, they would shelve any plans to sign him if they could acquire Stones.Meanwhile, City have arranged a pre-season friendly against Scottish Premiership side St Johnstone next Wednesday.The game, arranged to make up for the loss of Mondays Manchester derby in Beijing, will be played behind closed doors at Citys training ground. Also See: Aubameyang open to move Who is Marlos Moreno? Pep cracks down on junk food Nolito: I snubbed Barca for City Nicklas Lidstrom Jersey . The 90-plus minutes of play are about trends and approach. Bob Probert Jersey . - Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors will coach the Western Conference in the All-Star Game on Feb. http://www.hockeyredwings.info/authentic-mike-green-red-wings-jersey/ . 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