Bayern Munich are reportedly confident of securing a transfer deal for Manchester City defender Kyle Walker this summer.
The 33-year-old has been linked with a move to the German club in recent weeks since City brought an end to their treble-winning season.
Now, some fresh behind-the-scenes details have emerged on this particular transfer saga.
Bayern confident of Walker deal
According to a recent report from BILD (via Sport Witness) Bayern are waiting for Walker to make his final decision about whether he’ll join them or stay at City.
The report also adds that the German club feel that their contract offer of two years plus an extra third, is lucrative enough to tempt the defender, who is seen as a top target for Thomas Tuchel, to make a move to Munich.
Having been at the Etihad Stadium since 2017, the Englishman has made 254 appearances for Pep Guardiola’s side across all competitions, winning many trophies in the process.
Last season saw the right-back feature in 39 games for City but didn’t start the Champions League final against Inter Milan, or in significant Premier League games such as their home clashes against Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.
This shows that while he is an important player for the team, he isn’t always at the top of the pecking order.
If that continues being the case, it’d be understandable that Walker, who has been described as a “world class” player by former boxer Curtis Woodhouse, would potentially be considering starting a new challenge with Bayern.
However, with City reportedly willing to offer the England international a two-year deal to keep him at the Etihad and out of the German club’s clutches, this shows how eager they are to keep hold of him.
