Kyle Walker could make a shock return to Manchester City this summer, as AC Milan are increasingly unlikely to make his loan deal permanent.
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- Rossinieri have option to buy right back for €5m
- Injuries and mixed performances make permanent deal unlikely
- Walker has made 12 appearances for Milan
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WHAT HAPPENED?
A report by Gazzetta dello Sport suggests Walker's tenure at the San Siro will be limited to just this season. The England international had been expected to make the switch to Italian side at the end of his six-month loan deal, as Milan have the option to buy the full-back for €5m.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
After a promising start to life with the Rossinieri, Walker has struggled for form and fitness. Walker suffered a right elbow fracture during a recent training session, and following surgery, is expected to face a month to six weeks on the sidelines.
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DID YOU KNOW?
The injury could well mean Walker has played his final game for Milan, who now have 'doubts' over extending his stay at San Siro. The right-back has made 12 appearances for the club since joining in the January transfer window.
- AFP
WHAT NEXT FOR KYLE WALKER?
Walker will be focussed on rehabilitating this latest ailment, but will also have one eye on the future. Walker struggled for game time at City in the first half of the season, and is unlikely to be a major part of Pep Guardiola's plans going forward. A summer of transfer speculation could well be on the cards for the 34-year-old.
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