Kyle Walker has told Saudi Pro League bosses he wants to stay in Europe, talkSPORT understands.
It is believed that the Manchester City right-back has turned down a reported £400,000-a-week offer to play in the Middle East.
“But now in his mind he would like to explore to go to another country. For that reason, I prefer to play other players whose mind is here, that’s all.”
Ahead of their Premier League tie with Brentford on Tuesday evening in London, Guardiola added that there was ‘no news’ on the defender.
Guardiola told talkSPORT that Walker is looking to finish his career abroadCredit: Getty
Walker could link up with fellow England internationals Abraham and Tomori at the San SiroCredit: getty
Walker has won 17 trophies at the Etihad since joining from Tottenham in 2017
Asked whether he will be in City’s squad to travel to west London, Guardiola remarked: “I will decide after training.
“I said what I said, I will not be going into anything else. I don’t have any news so it’s Brentford in my mind.
City’s woeful form appears to have turned a corner, but the club want defensive reinforcements in JanuaryCredit: Getty
But Guardiola remained tight-lipped on the transfer when pushed for comment, as he simply stated: “The club didn’t announce anything.”
Meanwhile City are also closing in on the £60m signing of Eintracht Franlfurt star Marmoush.
The 25-year-old has chipped in with 14 Bundesliga goals and seven assists from 16 German top-flight matches this term.
Only Harry Kane has scored more league goals [15] than the Egypt international this season.