Kyle Walker: I was close to joining Bayern but now set to sign new Man City deal

The 33-year-old had a spell out of favour last spring and was left out of the starting line-up for the Champions League final in June.

Manchester City’s Kyle Walker resisted overtures from Bayern Munich this summer (Mike Egerton/PA)

Kyle Walker has revealed he was “close” to joining Bayern Munich in the summer but is now set to sign a new contract at Manchester City.

The City right-back was the subject of strong interest from the German giants during the close season and, coupled with uncertainty over his future at the Etihad Stadium, he admits he was seriously tempted.