Manchester City open Kyle Walker transfer talks with Tottenham as Pep Guardiola lines up big-money deal for right-back

MANCHESTER CITY have reportedly begun talks to sign Tottenham star Kyle Walker.

The £40million-rated defender is believed to be keen on an Etihad switch.

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And the BBC claims Spurs could be willing to sell after right-back rival Kieran Trippier signed a new five-year contract.

City are in dire need of reinforcements after letting Pablo Zabaleta and Bacary Sagna leave on free transfers.

Ex-Juventus and Barcelona star Dani Alves is believed to be arriving on a free transfer.

While Monaco left-back Benjamin Mendy looks set to replace Gael Clichy, who was also released from his contract last month.

Signing Walker would help City fill their home-grown quota in the Premier League and Champions League next season.

While regular football under Pep Guardiola could help the 27-year-old secure England’s right-back spot ahead of Liverpool ace Nathaniel Clyne permanently.

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City are pulling out all the stops in the transfer market this summer and have already spent a combined £78m on Monaco playmaker Bernardo Silva and Benfica goalkeeper Ederson.

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez and Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are also said to be on the radar as Guardiola looks to mount Premier League and Champions League title challenges.

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