Manchester City identify new first-choice right-back IF Kyle Walker leaves this summer

Premier League champions Manchester City have reportedly identified their new first-choice right-back, should Kyle Walker end his Etihad Stadium stay this summer.

The England international has endured a mixed season to date both in terms of performances on the field and matters away from the pitch, whilst also taking up the honour of being voted Manchester City captain by his fellow teammates.

Walker was persuaded by Pep Guardiola and the wider Manchester City hierarchy to remain at the Etihad Stadium beyond last season, after it went on to emerge that the 33-year-old was strongly considering a move to Bayern Munich.

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