Kyle Walker set to seal Man City exit as loan agreed with European giants

Manchester City have reached an agreement with AC Milan for the loan signing of Kyle Walker, talkSPORT understands.

The deal includes an option to make Walker’s switch permanent and no obligation.

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Walker will move to Italy with 18 months remaining on his City contract.

City have also been busy with incomings as well, as they have agreed a €70million deal plus €5m in add-ons with Eintracht Frankfurt for Omar Marmoush.

The 34-year-old bid farewell to his City teammates at the club’s training ground on Monday ahead of his imminent exit.

His last outing for City was a 29-minute appearance off the bench in a 4-1 win over West Ham United on January 4.

Walker’s pending switch to Italy comes almost two weeks after City boss Pep Guardiola confirmed the England international’s desire to seek pastures new.

Speaking to talkSPORT after City’s FA Cup win over Salford, Guardiola said: “He said to the club two days ago that he wants to explore going abroad. He wants to finish his career in another place.

“He asked two years ago and I tried to convince him to commit to stay and he signed a contract and he was really important and won the Premier League last season as a captain.

“Now he’s saying that he would like to go to another country in this transfer window.

“He’s a player who when he’s fit and he’s focused with the attitude as a player he can play one, two, three more years.

“I’ve never seen a physical condition like he has in my life. All the success we’ve had in the eight years belongs a huge part to him and the guys almost had 100 games with the England national team.

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“I don’t need to tell you how important he’s been but now he’s said to the club that he wants another experience – to explore was the word – and we will see what happens.”