Manchester City Transfer News: Kyle Walker Bids to Be Considered, Latest Rumours

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly prepared to field offers for Kyle Walker in excess of £35 million this summer amid interest from Manchester City.

Per the Evening Standard's Tom Collomosse, Spurs have relaxed their position after previously being unwilling to sell, while Walker himself is unsettled after being left out of crunch clashes against Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final and the north London derby.

Walker is reportedly aware he could earn more than twice his current £70,000 per week pay packet away from White Hart Lane.

The Telegraph's Matt Law was surprised to see Kieran Trippier start ahead of Walker against Arsenal last Sunday:

Jack Pitt-Brooke of The Independent explained Walker's situation at Spurs and expects him to leave this summer, with the Sky Blues a likely destination:

The 26-year-old has established himself as one of the best right-backs in the Premier League, and he's an exemplary modern full-back with the pace and endurance to get up and down the flank quickly and repeatedly, and he's effective both going forward and defensively.

According to Squawka, Walker has won 49 tackles, 56 aerial duels and made 35 interceptions and 97 clearances in the Premier League this season, while going forward he has created 39 chances, including five assists.

Bleacher Report UK's Sam Tighe believes Spurs' valuation of him to be correct:

City particularly need new full-backs, with current options Pablo Zabaleta and Bacary Sagna now 32 and 34, respectively, while winger Jesus Navas is an unconvincing back-up.

Their advancing age is not the only concern, with Goal's Sam Lee noting their struggles on both flanks to meet manager Pep Guardiola's requirements:

Walker would be a fantastic signing for the Citizens and would meet one of several pressing needs they must fulfil this summer.

Despite Trippier's competence, letting the England international go still feels like a mistake on Spurs' part, but if the Lilywhites are willing to part with him at the right price, he'll be worth every penny.

Meanwhile, City forward Nolito could seek a move away this summer in order to get more game time, per The Mirror's David McDonnell.

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The Spaniard said: "I'm not as happy as I would like, I've not played much since December. We know that in football this kind of thing can happen. The only thing I can do is keep working hard and keep fighting.

"I know [that Celta Vigo fans want him back], because of the messages they keep leaving me. We will see what happens. I have two years left on my contract. The only thing I want to do is play, and if I can’t do it here I will try to do it [elsewhere] and be happy."

Nolito arrived for £13.8 million last summer and made a bright start to life at City, but his only start in 2017 has been in an FA Cup tie with Huddersfield Town.

Up against the likes of Leroy Sane, Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus, the 30-year-old's situation isn't likely to improve much. It might be better for all parties if he returned to Celta or moved on elsewhere.