Real Madrid 'considering Kyle Walker bid' and more Man City transfer rumours

Real Madrid are reportedly considering an ambitious swoop for Manchester City right-back Kyle Walker.

Spanish publication Defensa Central suggest Los Blancos boss Carlo Ancelotti wants a right-back this summer while claiming the England veteran is top of his shortlist. Long-serving defender Dani Carvajal has come under criticism in recent months, with his lack of pace scrutinised.

At 32, Walker remains one of the quickest full-backs in world football and kept Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr relatively quiet in the Champions League semi-final. With just one year left on his contract, the piece claims Ancelotti may tempt the City man with a fresh challenge after six years at the Etihad.

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Pep Guardiola has proven he is not scared to shake up his squad, with several key players - including Raheem Sterling last year - allowed to leave to make way for fresh faces. However, it remains to be seen whether the City boss will allow one of his most trusted players to join a European rival.

In other news, German outlet Sport1 claim Barcelona, Real Madrid and Arsenal are the front-runners to sign Joao Cancelo. A strained relationship with Guardiola saw the full-back surprisingly loaned to Bayern Munich in January.

While the Bundesliga champions are reportedly not against signing Cancelo permanently, a hefty €70million price tag is understood to be lowering their interest.

Cancelo’s City career appears over as long as Guardiola remains in charge but, given his quality, he will not be short of suitors.

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