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Kyle Walker keen to stay in Europe after leaving Man City (Image: Getty)Kyle Walker has reportedly decided on the preferred location of his next club after telling Pep Guardiola he wants to leave Manchester City.The Blues skipper has had a difficult season, with a series of errors leading to goals in City's torrid run into the new year. Now, with 18 months left on his contract and his 35th birthday fast approaching, Walker is looking to take on a new challenge in the latter stages of his career.AC Milan are believed to be leading the charge in the race to sign Walker, while Bayern Munich hold a long-standing interest in the England international.Saudi Pro League teams Al-Nassr, Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli have also been linked. But according to Sky Germany, Walker has decided he wants to st...

Kyle Walker asked to leave Manchester City (Image: Getty)Manchester City's Nathan Ake has admitted the potential departure of club captain Kyle Walker would be a blow to the team.Pep Guardiola, the City manager, confirmed that Walker's absence from the team during the 8-0 win over Salford City in the FA Cup was due to his desire to leave after eight years.Despite being given the chance to join Bayern Munich in 2023 following City's Treble victory, Walker opted to stay and contributed to the club's historic fourth consecutive league title last season. However, with Walker struggling this season, he feels it is time to move on, and Ake has highlighted the importance of the England defender, on and off the pitch.“He obviously wasn't in the team today and he's 100 perce...

Pep Guardiola looks to strengthen his aging Man City squad amid difficult season (Image: Getty)Manchester City are reportedly not backing their £150million attack on the transfer market with relegation clauses as a safety measure during their ongoing legal battle with the Premier League.The Premier League champions face being kicked out of the top flight via a massive points deduction if they are found guilty of any of the 130 most serious charges against them.A ruling from an independent tribunal on the matter is expected in the spring after a 12-week hearing. City have continually maintained their innocence throughout the saga. window.topArticlesScript="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/js/dist/article-top-articles20250107.min.js" They have also remained firm that it is business as usual ...

Express Sport brings you the latest January transfer news (Image: Getty)There is already something to please football fans during this FA Cup weekend. But the transfer activity bubbling in the background only adds to the drama, with a late surge expected after a quiet start to the winter window.Manchester City's business is growing rapidly, with deals for Abdukodir Khusanov and Omar Marmoush close to being finalized. Meanwhile, Kyle Walker asked to leave the Etihad Stadium in a major bombshell dropped by Pep Guardiola on Saturday.Manchester United and Tottenham are also expected to have made adjustments before the end of the month, with injuries and inconsistent results hampering the Premier League duo.Follow Express sportLive transfer updates from below... const loadOvpScript=()=>{let...

James McAtee scored a hat-trick for Man City. (Image: Getty)Manchester City advanced to the fourth round of the FA Cup with an emphatic 8-0 demolition of Salford City in what turned out to be a (mis)grudge match at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Pep Guardiola's side produced a professional display to heat up the sub-zero stadium and humiliate the League Two promotion contenders.Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt were the Class of 92 representatives on enemy grounds, but there was no sign of Gary Neville. Ryan Giggs, also co-owner, continued his unique role as assistant coach on the bench.Jeremy Doku, Divin Mubama, Nico O'Reilly, Jack Grealish and James McAtee scored the goals to guide City to a third consecutive victory in all competitions.Man City vs Salford player ratingsEderson - 6 co...

Kyle Walker could be coming to the end of his Manchester City career (Image: GETTY)Kyle Walker has asked to leave Manchester City, according to Citizens boss Pep Guardiola. The right-back was absent on Saturday as his side beat Salford City 8-0 in the FA Cup third round.“Well, two days ago Kyle asked to explore options to play abroad and end his career,” Guardiola explained after the meeting.MORE TO FOLLOWWe'll bring you the latest updates, photos and videos on this breaking news story.For the latest news and breaking news, visit: express.co.uk/sport/football. Stay on top of all the big headlines, photos, analysis, opinions and videos on the stories that matter to you.Follow us on Twitter @dexpress_sport – the official Twitter account of Daily Express & Express.co.uk – to deliver real ...

Express Sport keeps you up to date with all the latest transfer news (Image: Getty)A steady start to the January transfer window threatens to accelerate, with Manchester City taking particularly significant steps to salvage their dismal start to the season.Pep Guardiola's side are closing in on three big contracts, with Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov set to be the first through the doors of the Etihad Stadium. Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush and Palmeiras star Vitor Reis could follow soon after.Tottenham have already been busy, with goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky making his Carabao Cup debut earlier this week. The likes of Manchester United and Newcastle are expected to join by the end of the month, provided funds can be freed up for further investment.Follow Express sportLive transfer up...

Erling Haaland (left) and Man City manager Pep Guardiola (Image: PA Wire/PA Images)Pep Guardiola is keeping Salford in suspense over whether Manchester City star striker Erling Haaland will face the League Two side in the FA Cup. The Norwegian powerhouse has logged more minutes on the pitch than any other player in City's squad this season.Guardiola plans to shake things up for Saturday's third round clash against their fourth division neighbors, but he remains undecided on whether Haaland - who has found the net 21 times this season in 2,386 minutes of play - should get a break. .“You’ll see tomorrow,” the City boss teased at a press conference. "But he feels good. He had a few problems but we had seven days from West Ham to Salford and he recovered well. With the situation we hav...

FA Cup fourth round draw begins on Sunday (Image: The FA via Getty Images)The FA Cup fourth round draw takes place on Sunday evening as 32 teams eagerly await their next opponents. With all the Premier League and Championship teams in attendance for the third round, exciting matches await.Non-league sides Tamworth and Dagenham & Redbridge face tough matches against Tottenham Hotspur and Millwall respectively. Liverpool host local underdogs Accrington Stanley on Saturday, while Salford City, owned by six of Manchester United's 1992 promotion stars, take on Manchester City.The showpiece match will see Ruben Amorim's side travel to north London to take on Arsenal. As the big names vie for a place in the round of 16, Express sport brings you everything you need to know ahead of Sunday&...

Express Sport brings you the latest transfer news throughout the January window (Image: GETTY)Manchester City could be the busiest of all Premier League teams in this month's transfer market after enduring a difficult first half of the campaign. The Citizens already appear to be out of the title race but are pushing to sign Omar Marmoush, Abdukodir Khusanov and Vitor Reis.Manchester United are also in desperate need of reinforcements after a dismal start to the season, with Ruben Amorim unable to turn the team's fortunes around since taking over from Erik ten Hag.But the Red Devils could force Marcus Rashford out of the club before bringing in new faces, with a swap deal with Napoli reportedly being considered.Liverpool are flying in the Premier League this season and may wait to s...