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Man City veteran on radar of three Saudi clubs as Citizens eye up replacement?

Ronaldo reunion? Man City veteran on radar of three Saudi giants
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Manchester City defender Kyle Walker is reportedly attracting interest from three Saudi Pro League clubs during the January transfer window.

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has reportedly attracted interest from three clubs in the Saudi Pro League.

The 34-year-old is seemingly approaching the end of his days at the top level of professional football following a success-laden spell with the Citizens.

Man City are supposedly eyeing up replacements for the right-back, with Nottingham Forest star Ola Aina proving of interest to Pep Guardiola's men.

Alongside the rest of his teammates, Walker has struggled during the 2024-25 term and has not always been a definite starter for the English champions.

Walker sat on the bench initially during Man City's 2-0 win at Leicester City last time out, before earning a 20-minute cameo in the backline.

Manchester City's Kyle Walker on November 5, 2024© Imago

Man City's Walker set for Saudi exit?

According to The Mirror, Manchester City could be set to lose one of their longest-serving players before the winter transfer window slams shut.

The report claims that England international Walker could be on his way out of the blue side of Manchester after a seven-year period at the club.

It is understood that a number of clubs in the Saudi Pro League are keen on the 34-year-old, including PIF-backed teams Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli.

There is also said to be interest in Walker from Al-Nassr, meaning that the Englishman could be linking up with Cristiano Ronaldo in the near future.

With 18 months left on Walker's current deal at the Etihad, Man City are in no danger of losing the defender for nothing during the calendar year of 2025.

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker in September 2024.© Imago

Walker's Man City legacy

Since securing a switch across top-flight battlelines from Tottenham Hotspur to Manchester City in 2017, Walker has cemented himself as one of the best defenders in Premier League history.

The veteran has lifted six Premier League titles under the tutelage of Guardiola, while also enjoying Champions League glory in the 2022-23 term.

Walker's pace has represented a constant trump card for Man City over the years, however it appears now that the player's abilities are beginning to fade.

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