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Pep Guardiola has refused to be drawn on his pursuit of Everton defender John Stones.

Manchester City want the Blues centre-half but the two clubs are apart in their valuation of the 22-year-old.

Everton have told City it will take £50m to buy Stones but the Etihad Stadium side believe he is worth closer to £40m.

Guardiola confirmed City’s interest in the player last month but was not willing to say anymore when asked about Stones yesterday.

“He’s still a player for Everton,” he said.

“And that question is about the market so I think you should [address it to] the right person.

“I know how it works in England, the manager [decides on transfers]. But I’m a trainer, at the club I’m just a trainer. And I give my opinion, my advice to the club, and after that the club decides the best as possible.

“He’s an Everton player right now.

“I don’t know what’s going on in the future.”