While a move to join the Premier League newcomers may come as a surprise on paper, joining Burnley allows Walker to remain close to his family in Manchester, with the two cities s

Burnley are closing in on the permanent signing of right-back Kyle Walker from Manchester City. The England international, 35, is taking medical checks before completing what the newly-promoted Premier League club will regard as a significant coup.

Manchester City right-back Kyle Walker is closing in on a permanent move to Burnley, according to reports.The veteran defender has returned to Pep Guardiola’s side after a six-month loan with Serie