Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli, and Al-Ittihad Show Interest in Signing Kyle Walker, but a Summer Move Seems Likely
Manchester City’s 34-year-old captain, Kyle Walker, has drawn interest from some of Saudi Arabia’s wealthiest football teams. Walker’s Manchester City contract still has 18 months left on it, despite his difficult season. The big question now is: Will he stay with the team or leave for a new challenge?
According to reports, a number of Saudi Arabian football clubs are interested in signing the experienced England defender. Al-Nassr,where Cristiano Ronaldo plays, is one of the teams, along with Al-Ahli and Al-Ittihad. Top players like Walker find these teams attractive since they have the financial resources to provide big contract agreements.
Walker has previously stated that a transfer to the Middle East is not out of the picture. Walker said that he would “never say never” when speculations about a potential move started last year. But at the time, he made the decision to remain with Manchester City and carry on winning more trophies under manager Pep Guardiola.
Despite the strong interest from Saudi clubs, a move in January is not very likely. Manchester City is currently going through a tough time with injuries, and manager Pep Guardiola cannot afford to lose any key players in the middle of the season. Walker is a crucial part of City’s defense, and with many players out injured, Guardiola will likely want to keep him around to help the team through this challenging period.
Walker’s experience and leadership are important to Manchester City, especially as the club fights to stay on top in the Premier League and other competitions. Letting him go in January could hurt the team, so it’s more probable that any transfer would happen in the summer instead of this winter.
Manchester City has faced a few struggles this season, but they managed to get back on track with a 2-0 win over Leicester City last Sunday. The victory gave them three crucial points in the Premier League. Goals from Savinho and Erling Haaland helped the team secure the much-needed win.
Despite the victory, Guardiola admitted that he felt more relief than happiness. He said the performance wasn’t the best, as Leicester had the better chances at times. Guardiola acknowledged that City needs to improve a lot, but he also believes that winning games is the key to getting back to their best form. He explained, “We will improve as the results improve. The best of us will come back.”
Guardiola also discussed how difficult the season has been so far. He stated that having such a good season in recent years has made him forget just how difficult it is to win games and championships. The manager feels that these difficult times will help the team become stronger in the long run.
Walker is currently expected to remain with Manchester City for the remainder of the current season. Losing a player like Walker would make it even more difficult for Guardiola to compete for championships, as the team is already dealing with a number of injury issues. When the transfer market reopens in the summer, Manchester City will have a better opportunity to make future plans and a move to Saudi Arabia is more likely to occur.
