Manchester City captain Kyle Walker is reportedly 'assessing his options' ahead of the January transfer window.
The veteran defender has enjoyed significant success since he joined Man City from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2017.
Walker has made 318 competitive appearances for the Citizens, helping the club win six Premier League titles, four EFL Cups, two FA Cups, a Champions League, a UEFA Super Cup and a Club World Cup.
While those achievements have etched Walker's name in Man City's history, there is some uncertainty about how long he will remain at the Etihad Stadium.
Walker's current deal runs until the summer of 2026, but his recent performance levels have raised questions about whether he can still play at the highest level.
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Walker considering Man City future
The full-back has come under scrutiny in recent times, with his poor form a reflection of Man City's struggles on the pitch this season.
Having collected 31 points from 19 matches, Pep Guardiola's side will head into the new year in sixth place and 14 points adrift of leaders Liverpool.
They have also won just two of their previous 14 matches in all competitions (D3, L9), highlighting the need for a rebuild in the upcoming transfer window.
At the age of 34, Walker is among those who have been linked with a move away despite being the club captain at the Etihad Stadium.
According to the Daily Mail, the experienced full-back is 'assessing his options' ahead of the January transfer window.
The report also claims that Matheus Nunes and academy product James McAtee are also considering their future with the reigning Premier League champions.
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Have Man City already identified Walker's replacement?
With Walker considering his future, Man City may already have their eyes set on his potential replacement should he leave the Etihad Stadium in the near future.
A recent report claimed that the Citizens have identified Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina as a possible successor to Walker.
Aina has been a regular fixture in Nuno Espirito Santo's side this season, starting in all 19 of Forest's Premier League games.
The 28-year-old is a key part of a Forest team that are sitting in second place with the league's third-best defensive record.
