Guardiola says Man City to ‘fight’ for Kyle Walker

TOKYO: Manchester City will “fight” to stop Kyle Walker going to Bayern Munich, Pep Guardiola said Tuesday, describing the defender as a key player for the team. Walker started as a substitute in the Champions League final when City completed a historic treble last month, and the German champions are keen to bring him to Munich. But ahead of City’s clash against Bayern in Tokyo on Wednesday, Guardiola insisted the 33-year-old was “an incredibly important player for us.” Walker has “very specific qualities that are so difficult to find worldwide.

I know we are in touch, both clubs,” Guardiola told reporters. “We will fight for him, like I’m pretty sure Bayern (will). I don’t know how it is going to finish.” Guardiola was bullish when asked if Walker would be considered for selection against Bayern, saying “of course, he’s our player.” “We need the best players,” he said.

“He’s our player and we hope he’s going to stay all the season with us, so why should he not play?“ Another Premier League player on Bayern’s radar is Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane. The German champions are said to be intent on securing the signing of England’s record scorer, whose contract with Spurs runs out in 2024. Kane’s camp is believed to have approved the move, but Bayern need an agreement on a transfer fee with Tottenham to seal the deal.