Everton have agreed a deal with Kyle Walker to sign him for the 2025/26 season, according to The Sun.
The Manchester City defender, who spent the second half of the 2024/25 season on loan at AC Milan, has no future at the Etihad Stadium after telling Pep Guardiola that he wanted a new challenge, and the Cityzens are now looking to move him on this summer.
The Toffees have held talks with the player and his camp about a potential move and after positive conversations, he now looks set for a move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Kyle Walker Agrees Everton Deal
Veteran agrees sign one-year contract
Walker, who currently earns £180,000-a-week with Man City, has had a legendary career in the Premier League with six titles alongside a Champions League trophy and several domestic trophies.
But his experience is now his greatest asset and David Moyes is looking to bring in some added quality after allowing Ashley Young to depart at the end of his contract this summer.
Walker, who has been described as ‘world-class’, is keen to continue playing regularly in order to be part of Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the 2026 World Cup next summer, and he believes that a move to Everton will allow him to do that.
| Kyle Walker Stats 2024/25 (England, Man City & AC Milan) | |
|---|---|
| Games | 47 |
| Minutes | 3032 |
| Tackles p/g | 1.2 |
| Blocks p/g | 0.3 |
| Interceptions p/g | 0.5 |
| Clearances p/g | 1.1 |
Everton still need to agree terms with Man City over a permanent deal, although it’s not expected to be difficult to do with all parties agreed that an exit is the best option. It has been mentioned that Walker could just sign on a 12-month loan deal to see out the remainder of his contract, which would allow Everton to avoid paying a transfer fee.
Premier League rivals Fulham were also interested in a deal for Walker, but they baulked at the total package it would cost and Everton are now likely to be unopposed in their quest to seal the transfer.
Moyes has the backing of new owners The Friedkin Group to rebuild the Everton squad and is expected to be provided with the funds to do so, with the team expected to be strengthened all over the pitch.
