Bayern Munich are work harding to persuade England defender Kyle Walker to go away Manchester City this switch window, sources have confirmed to 90min.
The 33-year-old has held talks with Bayern a few potential swap to the Allianz Arena this summer season and the German champions have come away from discussions assured that he desires to be part of them, although he’s but to verify his subsequent transfer.
Walker knowledgeable City on the finish of final season of his need to transfer after he was not named of their Champions League remaining beginning XI, however they continue to be hopeful he could be persuaded to keep and have supplied him a brand new contract up to 2025 – his present deal expires subsequent yr.
City boss Pep Guardiola has made it clear to Walker that he desires him to keep, though it stays to be seen if that will probably be sufficient to sway his resolution.
“He’s an incredibly important player for us, he has specific qualities, so difficult to find worldwide. His specific qualities are irreplaceable,” Guardiola mentioned forward of their well timed pre-season pleasant with Bayern.
“We want him, yes. In the end, I don’t know what will happen. I know we’re in contact, both clubs, we will fight for him like I’m sure Bayern will do it. I don’t know how it will finish.
“I heard the feedback from Thomas Tuchel about Kyle, I’ll say the identical. What I can say he’s an important participant for us, he has a really particular high quality, formidable opponent out extensive. That high quality is irreplaceable. The golf equipment are in contact, we are going to combat for him.”
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Bayern president Herbert Hainer also confirmed they remain keen on Walker and are working on the transfer.
“It exhibits that Pep appreciates the participant. We have a sure curiosity in him,” said Hainer. “We have to see how that can develop within the subsequent few weeks. We nonetheless have a while within the switch window.”
Having already lost Lucas Hernandez to PSG and preparing for the sale of Benjamin Pavard, Bayern are understood to have made Walker a contract offer which exceeds that of City’s.
If and when Bayern get a green-light from Walker, they will make an official bid for the player.
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