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

Manchester City full-back Kyle Walker is closing in on a move to Burnley, sources have told ESPN. Walker is in talks about a two-year deal at Turf Moor. The move could be worth as much as £5 million to City if certain performance-related bonuses are met.

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.