AC Milan are intensifying theirpursuit of Manchester City defender Kyle Walker, with the club preparing a significant contract offer for the English international. This move comes as part of a strategic initiative led by Zlatan Ibrahimovic, now serving as a senior advisor to RedBird Capital Partners, the club’s ownership group.
Calciomercato report that the Rossoneri’s interest in Walker has gained momentum following a series of mixed results in Serie A, including a recent 1-1 draw at home against Cagliari. Despite the team’s success in winning their eighth Supercoppa Italiana, the club’s leadership, including CEO Giorgio Furlani and Technical Director Geoffrey Moncada, recognize the need for reinforcements to secure a Champions League spot for next season.
Walker, who has expressed his desire to play abroad and finish his career outside of England, has emerged as a prime target for Milan. The 33-year-old’s potential arrival could address the club’s defensive concerns, especially with the uncertain futures of current right-backs Davide Calabria and Alessandro Florenzi, both of whom could leave on free transfers at the end of the season.
Milan’s pursuit of Walker is not without complications. The club must navigate Serie A regulations regarding the signing of British players, which could impact their ability to also pursue Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford. Current rules allow for only one British player to be signed from abroad per club, outside of non-EU player limitations.
Negotiations for Walker are progressing, with talks expected to continue into next week. Milan is reportedly preparing a two-and-a-half-year contract for the defender, hoping to capitalize on his desire for a new European adventure after eight successful years at Manchester City.
As the transfer window progresses, Milan’s management team, spearheaded by Ibrahimovic, is working diligently to secure Walker’s signature. The club believes that Walker’s experience and versatility could provide a significant boost to their defensive lineup under manager Sérgio Conceição.
With new contacts scheduled for the coming days, Milan are optimistic about finalizing the deal and potentially securing Walker on a free transfer.
