Man City faces a second transfer shock following the Kyle Walker saga, with Fabrizio Romano confirming the latest developments.

Manchester City have been dealt a second transfer blow after Pep Guardiola revealed that captain Kyle Walker has expressed a desire to leave mid-season.

Walker, who was absent from City’s 8-0 FA Cup third-round win over Salford City, has reportedly asked to explore opportunities abroad to conclude his career. Guardiola admitted he would prioritize players fully committed to the club, adding, “I prefer playing other players whose mind is here.” AC Milan is currently leading the race to sign the 34-year-old in the January transfer window.

Meanwhile, questions also surround the future of rising star James McAtee. The 22-year-old, who returned to City after a loan spell at Sheffield United, impressed with a second-half hat-trick against Salford. Despite his standout performance, McAtee has struggled for game time this season and is now attracting interest from multiple clubs.

In England, Fulham, West Ham, Nottingham Forest, and Brentford are monitoring McAtee, but Fabrizio Romano reports that Bundesliga clubs are the frontrunners. Bayer Leverkusen, RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund, Mainz, and Stuttgart have all made inquiries, with City valuing the midfielder at £25 million. According to James Ducker of The Telegraph, McAtee prefers leaving City due to frustrations over his lack of opportunities. His chances could further diminish if Eintracht Frankfurt’s Omar Marmoush joins the squad.

Despite McAtee’s hat-trick, Guardiola believes the youngster still has room to improve. “I’m happy for the goals, but he can play better,” Guardiola remarked, while acknowledging McAtee’s talent, describing him as “special” and comparing him to academy peers like Cole Palmer and Jadon

Sancho.