Transfer bargain bucket! AC Milan ask for Kyle Walker discount despite Man City setting asking price for on-loan defender at just €5m

AC Milan are looking to pluck Kyle Walker from the transfer bargain bucket, with a discount being requested on Manchester City’s asking price.

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• Defender moved to Italy in winter window
• Permanent purchase option for the summer
• Man City expected to agree reduced terms

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The experienced England international made his way to San Siro in January as an emotional farewell was bid to the Etihad Stadium. The expectation was that the Premier League and Champions League title winner would remain in Italy beyond the end of the 2024-25 campaign.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  A purchase option was included in the deal that took Walker to Milan, with City reportedly asking for €5 million (£4m/$6m). Even that would appear to be out of reach for the Rossoneri, who are seeking further talks.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  According to , the Serie A giants are looking to pay just €3.5m for Walker. There is said to be confidence that City will agree to the reduced terms as they are already in the process of identifying reinforcements at right-back.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR KYLE WALKER?

  Milan boss Sergio Conceicao is ready to make Walker a regular starter in his plans next season alongside the likes of Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao, with the 34-year-old seeing his early impact in Italy hindered by untimely injury setbacks.