Premier League giants Manchester City have shown their unwavering support for their team's defender Kyle Walker in the closing stages of the summer transfer window, according to the latest authoritative report from ESPN. Despite several teams, notably Saudi giants Riyadh Crescent, showing strong interest in Walker, City have made it clear that they will not be accepting any offers for Walker in the final ten days before the transfer window closes.
Behind this decision is City's high recognition of Walker's ability and value. As an important member of the team's backline, Walker has been contributing a lot to the team in the past few seasons with his excellent speed and defensive awareness. Although he was once close to joining Bayern Munich, he eventually chose to stay at City and signed a long-term contract with the club until 2026.
On the other hand, Riyadh Crescent, despite their strong interest in Walker, are facing certain challenges in their reinforcement program. According to sources, if Riyadh Crescent can successfully sell the team's Brazilian defender Renan Lodi, thus freeing up the foreign aid quota, they will only consider further promoting the introduction of Walker. However, there is still a lot of uncertainty as to whether this condition can be reached.
For Manchester City, refusing to sell Walker at the end of the transfer window is undoubtedly a guarantee for the stability of the squad. At the critical moment when the season is about to start, keeping the core lineup of the team unchanged will help the players to better integrate and adapt to the tactical system, and be well-prepared for the upcoming matches.
