Kyle Walker is said to have reached an agreement with Bayern Munich for a transfer from Manchester City during the upcoming summer.
Speculation about the 33-year-old’s interest in joining the German champions emerged last month, signaling the potential end of his six-year tenure in Manchester.
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Recent reports reaching SurgeZirc NG now suggest that Walker has taken a step closer to finalizing the move to Bayern.
Journalist Nathan Gissing tweeted that the City defender has given his approval to a move to the Bundesliga side, with a contract set until 2025, and an option for an additional year.
Sky reporter Florian Plettenberg also stated on Twitter that it now rests on the two clubs to negotiate a fee, with a suggested price of approximately €15m (£12.9m) plus potential add-ons.
However, renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has reported that certain aspects of the contract offer remain unclear and emphasized that a deal is not yet finalized.
Romano further revealed that City has already identified their preferred replacement, with Bayern’s Benjamin Pavard reportedly at the top of their list.
Pavard’s versatility could make him an attractive option for City manager Pep Guardiola, who experimented with non-traditional full-backs during the previous campaign.
Guardiola notably opted for a backline consisting of four center-backs in the Champions League final triumph over Inter Milan, a decision that is believed to have frustrated Walker.
Despite encountering injuries early in the season, Walker featured in 39 games across all competitions for City last year.
During his six-year spell at the Etihad, he secured an impressive haul of trophies, including five Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four Carabao Cups, and a Champions League triumph in Istanbul last month.
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If Walker departs City, he will be the second player from the club’s treble-winning side to leave this summer, following Ilkay Gundogan’s move to Barcelona on a free transfer.
Bernardo Silva and Riyad Mahrez have also been linked with potential transfers during this window.
