Manchester City right-back Kyle Walker does not want to leave for Unai Emery’s Aston Villa in the summer transfer window, according to a report.
Kyle Walker’s Manchester City stance amid Aston Villa interest
The Daily Star have reported that Aston Villa are interested in signing Walker from Premier League rivals Manchester City.
Serie A giants AC Milan are keen on the former Tottenham Hotspur right-back as well.
While defending Premier League champions City will reportedly want £25 million in transfer fees for the 32-year-old, the Englishman himself does not want to join Villa or Milan in the summer transfer window.
The report has claimed that the £150,000-a-week Walker wants to stay at City and fight for his place next season and potentially leave the Citizens on a free transfer in the summer of 2024.
HITC Verdict: Summer transfer unlikely
In our view, Aston Villa are unlikely to sign Kyle Walker from Manchester City in the summer transfer window.
Yes, Villa are going places under former Arsenal manager Unai Emery, but they are not going to challenge for the Premier League title anytime soon.
At City, Walker is used to winning league titles and competing for the UEFA Champions League.
And while the England international is not guaranteed a place in the City starting lineup at the moment, manager Pep Guardiola could use him regularly next season if he performs well and adapts his game as and when needed.
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