Kyle Walker could face Tottenham with Manchester City in just two weeks.
Kyle Walker is on the verge of a switch to Manchester City, with The Times reporting the transfer could total £54 million.
The right-back has been a mainstay at Spurs since joining from Sheffield United in 2009.
And he could quickly be reunited with his Tottenham teammates shortly after the deal goes through.
England’s Kyle Walker in action with Russia’s Fedor Smolov
England’s Kyle Walker in action
Manchester City face Tottenham in a friendly match on Saturday July 29, a game set to be held in Nashville, USA.
While just an exhibition game, it will carry extra significance due to Walker’s presence, and should actually help the full-back.
England’s Kyle Walker in action
He can get over the psychological barrier of facing his former team in a non-competitive game, to calm his nerves ahead of their Premier League matches.
The two teams then have a lengthy wait until their first Premier League game, which takes place on December 16 at The Etihad.
Walker’s return to Spurs will feel more than a little different, with the match set to be played at Wembley on April 14.
The upcoming game between the two clubs will just be a taster for him – and allow fans to get used to the idea of Kyle Walker wearing a Manchester City shirt.
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