Milan official Zlatan Ibrahimovic has confirmed that the club is working on a deal for him mark Kyle Walker from reigning Premier League champions Manchester City.
Walker has informed City manager Pep Guardiola of his desire to leave the club this month and has already given his approval to join Milan, who sent their first official offer to the Premier League champions earlier this week.
Fabrizio Romano has revealed that the clubs are discussing what would be an initial loan deal for Walker, with Milan negotiating the option to make the move permanent in the summer.
Ibrahimovic, who enjoyed a legendary career at the highest level and now works as a senior adviser to former club Milan, confirmed the Rossoneri's interest in reaching a deal over the line.
“Everyone knows that Walker is a great player, he has done great things town“, said the Swede DAZN. “When there is one like him on the market, there is a lot of interest.
“It does not conflict with our vision because he is strong, he is a leader, he has dominance in the dressing room. Now we are checking if it is possible.”
A final round of talks between Milan and City is expected to take place in the coming hours, with Walker's transfer to the world's fashion capital likely to be made official next week.
Walker's departure will leave a gaping hole in a City defense that has been ravaged by injuries this season. Ruben Dias, John Stones, Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake have all spent different periods of time on the sidelines, and their respective absences have seen City. Premier League the title defense dissolves.
Abdukodir Khusanov of Lens is apparently on his way to the Etihad Stadium to help fill the gap – in a move costing City £33.6m – and a deal for Palmeiras' Vitor Reis, worth just £30m. is also close to completion.