Bayern Munich are still far from striking a deal to sign Kyle Walker from Manchester City, as per a latest revelation.
This comes from journalists such as Manuel Bonke, Philipp Kessler and Florian Plettenburg, who have given an insight regarding the £50 million (Guardian) man’s speculated move to Thomas Tuchel’s side.
The conclusion that has been reached so far is that Manchester City are not going to let Kyle Walker join Bayern Munich so easily.
Journalists reveal why Kyle Walker to Bayern Munich transfer is yet to be sealed
Branded as an ‘elite performer’ by The Athletic, it was claimed on Thursday that the treble-winners are still hopeful that they can persuade the England international to stay put at the club.
To add to that, City are even willing to offer the 33-year-old a one-year contract extension until 2025 to ensure he prolongs his love affair with the club.
But Manuel Bonke and Philipp Kessler have reported that a crucial factor behind why Kyle Walker has not signed for Bayern yet is due to the fact that Manchester City are demanding a more sizable fee.
As a result, any deal is likely to be delayed, despite Walker’s desire to join the German giants, with him now traveling to South Korea to partake in his side’s upcoming friendly against Atletico Madrid.
Florian Plettenburg has also revealed that there was ‘no breakthrough in sight’ involving Manchester City defender Kyle Walker and Bayern Munich, despite talks still being in place.
Ideal for Manchester City if they can convince Kyle Walker to change his mind
With Ilkay Gundogan having already left Manchester City and Riyad Mahrez looking set to follow him on his way out, it would be far from ideal if another big-name in Kyle Walker now signed for Bayern.
In addition, against elite opposition, there is not a single full-back on the planet that can match Walker’s masterful 1v1 defending against the best wingers in the world.
The former Tottenham right-back’s absence will certainly be felt by City, especially as he virtually guarantees to tame some of the most electric widemen on the planet.
As a result, his stay would be welcome news for the English giants.
