Stones can be Guardiola's new Pique at Man City'

The Etihad Stadium outfit are keen to secure a deal for the Everton defender this summer, and Paul Lambert believes he has similar attributes to the Barcelona centre-back

Pep Guardiola can mould John Stones into Manchester City's version of Gerard Pique, according to former Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert.

City are keen to secure a move for England international Stones this summer, though they are only willing to spend £40 million on the Everton defender despite the Toffees wanting £50m.

And Lambert believes Stones can be moulded into a player of Pique's stature due to the similarities in their playing style.