Hope that is true. Mirror tho!
Still, we should not fear losing players. Replacements will be found.
Walker's got a young family, is settled & has a good life in Manchester, & has recently stated living here is handy because he's within spitting distance of his family in Sheffield.
He's an England International, playing for the best club in the world, where he's very highly rated & respected too.
Yes his nose has probably been put out of joint because he's been in & out of the team, with Pep saying he wasn't suited to playing as an inverted FB, & because didn't start in the CL final, BUT I think his biggest concern is career security.
If he's offered a 2 year extension on his current deal taking him to 36, I reckon he'll snap City's hand off!
Walker's future was in doubt until we bought Cancelo. Before that his club & England form was patchy to say the least. Cancelo's arrival saw a marked uptick in his form, & he cemented his No 1 RB status for both club & country.
Perhaps Pep's inverted comments & him not starting on the CL Final is the kick up the arse Pep thinks he needs. Stones stepping out from CB to double pivot means Walker can play as RB & RCB.
HOWEVER, there's the Akanji question. He's been absolutely brilliant since he arrived & Pep obviously likes & trusts him. Walker will once again have to step up & prove he's the best in the world at what he does & that he can play an inverted role if required.
We've got a potential 65 games next season, & this will tax even a squad as strong as ours, so everyone will get their chance.
If Walker remains, it's a nice defensive problem to have. Perhaps then we can go & destabilise Bayern in return by putting in a bid for Davies! :-)
