Big-spending Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal are reportedly interested in veteran Manchester City full-back duo Kyle Walker and Joao Cancelo.
According to a report by The Guardian, Kyle Walker and Joao Cancelo are the subjects of interest from Al-Hilal. The big-spending Saudi Pro League giants are keen on signing a right-back before the summer transfer window shuts down. They have thus set their sights on the Manchester City full-back duo, with both veterans facing an uncertain future at the Etihad.
Kyle Walker, Joao Cancelo and their Manchester City situations
Kyle Walker has been one of the best full-backs in the Premier League since joining Manchester City from Tottenham Hotspur in July 2017. The Englishman has come leaps and bounds in the last seven years, becoming a mainstay at the back for his club and country.
In addition, the veteran full-back has risen in stature to the top of the pyramid in the first-team squad and currently serves Manchester City as the club captain. The 34-year-old has turned out over 300 times thus far for the Premier League champions while chipping in with six goals and 23 assists.
As for Joao Cancelo, he has a different story to Walker as he has already played his final game for Manchester City, which came over 18 months ago. The Portuguese international was on loan at FC Barcelona last season and was a pivotal figure for the Blaugrana.
What next?
Unlike Kyle Walker, Joao Cancelo does not have any future at Manchester City. However, the former might be on the chopping block if the Premier League champions receive attractive bids for him. With Rico Lewis making his mark whenever Pep Guardiola has given him an opportunity, Walker is not an undisputed first-choice right-back despite his status as the club captain.
The veteran Manchester City duo has now emerged on Al-Hilal’s radar. The big-spending Saudi Pro League giants are keen on signing a right-back in the summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding the long-term future of Saud Abdulhamid. The Saudi Arabian full-back is a target for Aston Villa but might join AS Roma soon.
Walker and Cancelo are thus viable targets for Al-Hilal. However, signing the latter might be a tall order, as he only wants to rejoin Barcelona this summer. As for Walker, it is unclear if he wants to leave Manchester City anytime soon.
