Kyle Walker will only leave Manchester City this month if he can secure a deal with an elite club that will boost his English prospects.
Walker has 18 months left on his current City contract and will turn 35 in May, but he is confident he has two or three more years at the top level ahead of him.
That is why a move to a top European club is currently preferable to all options in Saudi Arabia. There have been a number of approaches from clubs in the Saudi Pro League, but none have turned to Walker so far.
He currently has 93 caps to his name and is keen to become the second black player after Ashley Cole to win 100 caps for England.
Walker's relationship with Manchester City and manager Pep Guardiola is said to be as close and friendly as ever, with both parties keen to protect his legacy after a brilliant eight years at the Etihad.
City do not want him to leave but it is thought that while they are willing to discuss a contract extension with him, they cannot guarantee he will remain the first-choice right-back or that the length of a deal will keep him at this stage of the competition suits you. his career.
City therefore appreciate and support Walker's desire to maximize the playing time he has left in his career. What is best for his family in terms of location is also a key factor in deciding his future.
AC Milan are still keen to sign Walker, but they are also interested in Marcus Rashford and can only sign one in this window. Serie A rules stipulate that only two non-EU players can be signed by a club each season, including one more from Britain or Albania.
They bought Strahinja Pavlovic during last summer's transfer window [Serbia] from Red Bull Salzburg and Emerson Royal [Brazil] from Tottenham.
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