City were uncharacteristically busy in the winter window as they try and alleviate the impact of a poor season but also build for the future

Upon signing for AC Milan on loan, Walker admitted that when he told Pep Guardiola that he had decided to leave Manchester City, it was a difficult conversation. The Englishman said via HaytersTV: “When I spoke with Pep, it wasn’t a very comfortable conversation, we’ll say because of the respect we have for each other.”