Kyle Walker wants to stay at Manchester City and is in talks over extending his deal – despite Bayern Munich negotiations over £15m move
Kyle Walker is keen to stay at Manchester City and has opened talks over a contract extension.
Bayern Munich have been discussing a £15million move to sign the 33-year-old.
However, Transfer Confidential by Mail Sport’s Simon Jones understands he would prefer to extend his time at City if possible.
There had been rumours of interest from Liverpool too. But it would be difficult to see such a transaction take place between the Premier League rivals.
It was reported on Sunday that Walker was in advanced talks to join Bayern. German manager Thomas Tuchel, formerly of Chelsea, was thought to be ‘a key factor’ in the plan to bring the defender to Bavaria.
Manchester City defender Kyle Walker is in talks with the club regarding a contract extension
Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel was said to be spearheading the plan to bring the defender across to Germany, but Transfer Confidential understands Walker prefers to stay
The 33-year-old right back could now stay at the Etihad alongside manager Pep Guardiola (left)
Walker was omitted from the City starting line-up for the Champions League final against Inter Milan which they won 1-0.
That snub had increased speculation the England star would exit the Premier League champions in the summer transfer window.
Mail Sport previously reported that Sheffield United were keen on bringing Walker to Yorkshire, though a move to Munich would have allowed him to keep playing Champions League football next season.
The Blades are Walker’s hometown club, and would be willing to welcome him back following his exit in 2009, as they adjust to their first season back in the Premier League.
From Sheffield United, Walker moved to Tottenham Hotspur, where he stayed until joining up with Manchester City in 2017.
He has since played over 250 games for the Cityzens, winning 12 trophies including five Premier League titles and the Champions League.
The defender played in Man City’s only previous UCL final in 2021, and admitted being ‘disappointed’ after he was left out for the clash with Inter Milan last weekend – although he did come off the bench in the last ten minutes of the game.
Reflecting on the trophy win, the defender said: ‘We couldn’t work as hard as we did all season to throw it away. The lads dug deep. I got a silver medal last time, so to have a gold one is fantastic.’
