'A disappointing end but a fine servant' - writers' views on Kyle

MANCHESTER City captain Kyle Walker appears destined for the exit door at the Etihad Stadium.

- JOE BRAY

Pep Guardiola confirmed after the FA Cup tie against Salford City that the defender had asked to explore the possibility of playing abroad in the final stages of his career.

He is again set to miss out on a place in the squad when City travel to Ipswich Town today amid rumours of interest from AC Milan and Inter Milan in Italy.

Walker has been a mainstay during the most successful era of City's history. The 34-year-old has won six Premier League titles, four EFL Cups, two FA Cups and a Champions League since arriving at City in 2017.

But he has struggled for form this season. Walker has been responsible for a number of goals conceded and has slipped down the pecking order with Rico Lewis often preferred at right back. Here our City writers discuss his impending transfer and legacy.

JOE BRAY