Kyle Walker's future decided?! AC Milan 'convinced' to sign Man City loanee permanently as England international seeks Premier League escape route

According to a report from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Milan have decided that they will purchase Walker permanently. Walker has spent the second half of the season on loan in Italy, with the Serie A heavyweights 'convinced' about making the move permanent.

Gazzetta claims that Walker will be a part of the Milan roster next season. City included a €5 million buy option in his loan deal, given that his contract with the defending Premier League champions expires next year. Last week, Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the Cityzens will indeed be replacing Walker by signing a new right-back this summer.

The report also talked about departures from Milan this summer, with the club ready to listen to offers for club captain Theo Hernandez, who is contracted until 2026 but is yet to sign a renewal.

Walker is currently recovering from a fractured elbow, which he was diagnosed with earlier this month. The 34-year-old defender underwent surgery and is expected to make a return before the end of the season, though no official timeline has been set for his recovery.