KYLE WALKER continues to be a primary target for wealthy clubs in Saudi Arabia as the January transfer window approaches.
The Manchester City captain, aged 34, is facing a challenging season but still has 18 months remaining on his contract at the Etihad Stadium.
Walker indicated he would “never say never” regarding a potential move to the Middle East when speculation first emerged last year—despite ultimately opting to pursue additional trophies under Pep Guardiola.
Nonetheless, a transfer away from City seems more probable in the summer than during the January transfer window, especially given the significant injuries affecting Guardiola’s squad.
The reigning Premier League champions rebounded with a 2-0 victory over Leicester last Sunday.
Goals from Savinho and Erling Haaland delivered City a crucial three points.
After the match, manager Guardiola expressed his “relief” regarding the outcome.
He noted: “I think it’s more relief than happiness; that feels like the appropriate term.”
“In terms of performance, it wasn’t our best; I honestly did not see that coming. Leicester performed better in the last 10-15 minutes of the first half and the last 15-20 of the second.”
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“The match was closely contested. We need to make significant improvements. We will develop as our results improve; that’s for sure. Our stronger performances will return.”
“The display against Everton was much better than today’s, but we managed to win, which is essential for clearing our minds and proving that we can indeed achieve victories.”
Erling Haaland swore during a live TV interview after Manchester City’s victory as a Sky Sports reporter chuckled nervously.
“I never anticipated it would be difficult to win just one game, but we certainly feel that now. Maybe it’s a good learning opportunity.”
“This period has encouraged us to reflect on our achievements and has compelled me to reconsider how challenging it is to reach what we’ve accomplished.”
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