Kyle Walker Burnley transfer close – Medical underway for £5m Man City exit

Burnley are closing in on the shock signing of Kyle Walker from Manchester City, with the 35-year-old England international currently undergoing a medical ahead of a permanent switch to Turf Moor.

According to The Athletic, the veteran right-back is set to sign a two-year deal, with the transfer fee structured around bonuses that could push the final sum up to £5 million. It's understood City will also save close to £10m in wages by offloading one of their highest earners.

For Vincent Kompany’s successor, this would be a landmark move. Walker, who made over 280 appearances for Cityand won everything there is to win in English football, brings elite-level experience to a Burnley side aiming to solidify themselves after promotion.

Walker’s leadership, versatility and fitness have remained strong deep into his 30s — and this deal would instantly boost Burnley’s dressing room profile.

The decision to part ways stems from a desire to lower the squad's average age, reduce the wage bill, and give more minutes to younger full-backs like Rico Lewis and Yan Couto.

Despite playing 39 games last season, Walker was reportedly open to one final long-term deal and was not guaranteed regular starts under Pep Guardiola moving forward.

This is a smart piece of business from Burnley. Walker still has the pace, positional awareness, and winning mentality that can transform their backline and dressing room culture. At £5m with no loan structure, it’s also financially pragmatic.

Walker is expected to finalise the deal early this week, with Burnley aiming to announce the move before pre-season begins.

City will now ramp up plans to promote youth and potentially target a new full-back option in the coming weeks.

Can Walker still perform at the top level — or is this a nostalgia move for Burnley?