Burnley Reaches Agreement To Sign Kyle Walker From Manchester City

‎Burnley is nearing the permanent transfer of right-back Kyle Walker from Manchester City.

‎The 35-year-old England international is currently undergoing medical examinations ahead of finalizing the move, which the newly promoted Premier League club will consider a major signing.

‎If all goes to plan, he will put pen to paper on a proposed two-year contract, adding quality, experience, and leadership to head coach Scott Parker’s side. Walker played alongside Parker during the latter’s two seasons at Tottenham Hotspur between 2011 and 2013.

‎The transfer could be worth up to £5 million ($6.8 million) to City if certain bonuses are met.

‎As one of their longest-serving players and last season’s captain before a loan move to AC Milan, along with being one of the club’s highest earners, this deal could also potentially save the ten-time English champions around £10 million. Walker’s contract at City is set to expire next year.

‎Although he made 16 appearances during his loan at AC Milan, the Italian club chose not to exercise its option to sign him permanently.

‎The England international defender has won 17 trophies across eight years at City, including six Premier League titles and the 2022-23 Champions League.

‎Walker joined Milan ahead of their two-legged Champions League knockout play-off tie against Feyenoord, in which they were defeated 2-1 on aggregate. Milan finished eighth in Serie A and was beaten by Bologna in the Coppa Italia final.

‎The England international has been part of every squad selected by Thomas Tuchel since he took charge of England. He played the full 90 minutes in the team’s 3-1 loss to Senegal, earning his 96th cap.

‎Since joining from Tottenham in 2017, he has made 319 appearances for City.

‎Walker is set to be Burnley’s fourth signing in what has already been a busy summer for the newly promoted club.

‎Their summer transfer window has seen the arrival of former Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe on a free transfer, left-back Quilindschy Hartman from Feyenoord, and goalkeeper Max Weiss from German club Karlsruher.

‎Additionally, the club has made permanent the loan deals of Bashir Humphreys, Marcus Edwards, and Zian Flemming.