Manchester Citystar Kyle Walker remains embroiled in a transfer saga, with Italian journalistFabrizio Romanorevealing exclusively to GIVEMESPORT that a decision could be made on his future in the next few days.
Walker is being tracked by Bayern Munich and the Bundesliga outfit remain committed to bringing him to the Allianz Arena.
ManchesterCitytransfer news – Kyle Walker
Arriving from Tottenham Hotspur for£45 millionback in 2017, Walker has established himself as one of City’s best-ever players, having featured in some of the club’s biggest successes.
Of course, the latest being the Champions League victory against Inter Milan last month, whenCityєɴԀed their long wait for a European Cup in Istanbul.
However, Walker wasn’t present in the starting-11 for that fixture, with such a decision having been mooted as a potential ɾєɑȿօɴ for the English international’s decision to want out.
Sky Sports ɾєρօɾτer Dharmesh Sheth toldGIVEMESPORTthat the move to keep Walker out of the starting-11 for the Champions League final would’ve hurt Walker, given his standing in theCitysquad.
“I just wonder what it has done to Walker,” the reliable journalist said in an interview amid links to a Bayern Munich switch.
It’s claimed byThe Athleticthat Walker has already agreed personal terms with the Bavarian outfit and all that is left to decide upon is a fee withCitythemselves.
The story suggests thatCitycan expect a figure in the region of £15 million for Walker’s sale, which Bayern Munich believe is fair value for the 33-year-old’s services.
What has Fabrizio Romano said about Kyle Walker’s future at Man City?
Speaking in an exclusive interview, transfer expert Romano suggestedCitywill be pushing for an outcome to the Walker saga, as Pep Guardiola looks to finalise his squad for the upcoming campaign.
Walker has played a key role since arriving atCity, but there is a fear that he could see his minutes reduced, which is why he is pushing for an exit.
On the veteran right-back, Romano told GIVEMESPORT:”City are still trying in every way as Guardiola said to convince the player to keep Walker at the club.
“But the expectation is for Bayern Munich to insist to try and reach an agreement in the next days.
“So I think Bayern Munich remain the favourite here, butCityuntil the єɴԀ, will try to keep the player.”
What’s next forMan Citythis summer?
Should they sanction the sale of Walker, who has one year left on his£160,000-per-weekcontract, it’s believedCitycould be about to find their iԀєɑł replacement from the club they’re selling to.
The Guardianare ɾєρօɾτing Benjamin Pavard has been highlighted as a potential option to be signed, with Bayern Munich open to selling the Frenchman.
ɾєρօɾτsfrom Germany suggest Pavard is unwilling to sign an extension to his contract, which is due to expire next summer, and as a result could be available for around £35 million.
The versatile defєɴԀer has been at Bayern Munich since joining from Stuttgart in 2019, where he has won four Bundesliga titles and the Champions League during his time with the club.
