The 35-year-old, fresh off a loan spell at AC Milan, appears set to leave the Premier League champions this summer.
Walker joined AC Milan on loan in January 2025 but failed to secure a permanent move, with the Italian side declining to pay the four-million-euro fee to keep him, sources confirmed.
Now back at Manchester City, Walker's future lies elsewhere, as Pep Guardiola's side have no plans to reintegrate him. The Citizens omitted him from their Club World Cup squad, signaling the end of his trophy-laden eight-year stint at the Etihad.
Fenerbahce, managed by Jose Mourinho, have emerged as frontrunners to land Walker.
Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu reported that the club made an official offer, with talks underway between Walker's agent and Fenerbahce's board. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano echoed this, noting on X that Fenerbahce have made a "serious approach" and are in direct contact with Walker's camp. Nicolo Schira added that the proposed two-year deal aligns with Walker's demands, and Manchester City are unlikely to block the move.
Walker's recent England outing, a 3-1 friendly loss to Senegal, raised questions about his international future. He needs five more caps to reach 100 but struggled against the African side, drawing criticism for his role in the defeat. Despite this, Mourinho's interest highlights Walker's enduring quality, honed over a decade dominating the right flank for City and Tottenham Hotspur.
Reflecting on his career, Walker recently shared his deep connection to Tottenham, where he played from 2009 to 2017. On his Kyle Walker Podcast, he admitted he would trade one of his six Premier League titles for a Europa League triumph with Spurs. "I'd probably give up one Premier League title, not the first, to have won that Europa League with Tottenham because I know what it means," he said.
He described his nerves watching Spurs end their 17-year trophy drought by beating Manchester United 1-0 in the 2025 Europa League final. "I was walking up and down my room. I couldn't sit still," he added.
Fenerbahce's interest isn't new; as early as 2023, they eyed Walker with a six-to-seven-million-euro bid, per X posts from the time. Now, with Mourinho at the helm, their pursuit has intensified, offering Walker a chance to reunite with a manager known for maximizing experienced players.
As Fenerbahce push to bolster their squad after finishing second in the Turkish Super Lig, signing Walker would be a statement of intent. For the defender, it's a chance to add another chapter to a storied career.
Manchester City fans, however, remain frustrated after Walker's Tottenham comments, with some calling for his exit. With talks progressing, Walker's next move could soon be confirmed, potentially taking him to Istanbul's passionate football stage.
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