With England set to take on Spain in Sunday’s Euro 24 final the focus of Kyle Walker is solely on Sunday’s final. But a new report suggests that City’s captain is emerging as a target for the Saudi Pro League. If Walker was to leave the champions this summer it would force City’s hand in the transfer market this summer. What happens after Sunday’s final is a story to watch for going forward.
Danny Rust and Dean Jones have reported for GIVEMESPORT that Kyle Walker is the next Manchester City star to become a target for the Saudi Pro League. Rose and Jones further report that the future of Walker is uncertain at this stage. Furthermore, Rust and Jones report that it is unclear if Walker wants to remain at the world champions heading into next season.
If City’s captain fancies a move to Saudi Arabia then the champions will likely have to find a replacement right-back.
The future of Kyle Walker after the European Championships end on Sunday could be a big story to watch for in the coming weeks. Despite getting on in years Walker is still a key player for Pep Guardiola’s side. With his pace and defensive ability, he is still one of the premier right-backs in European football. There is an argument that support should be brought in for Walker by Manchester City for next season. But if he were to leave the club for the Saudi Pro League then the champions will be forced to sign a replacement right-back. Who that could be is an interesting topic to dissect. But one player stands out more than others at this stage of the summer transfer window.
Will Lancaster and Dean Jones have previously reported for GIVEMESPORT that City sees Bayer Leverkusen full-back Jeremie Frimpong as a potential replacement for Kyle Walker. There is no doubt that Frimpong would bring a different dimension to Pep Guardiola’s squad. Frimpong is an elite attacking full-back. He had an outstanding 23/24 season for Xabi Alonso’s all conquering Bayer Leverkusen side. While Walker is an elite defender Frimpong thrives going forward. There is work to be done on the defensive side of Frimpong’s game but he could make City a more lethal force going forward.
If Walker was to leave and Frimpong arrive it would likely see a tweak to Pep Guardiola’s tactics. Based on Danny Rust and Dean Jones’ new report Walker’s future is now a story to watch for and it has the potential to shape City’s transfer window and how they set up for next season.
