While a move to join the Premier League newcomers may come as a surprise on paper, joining Burnley allows Walker to remain close to his family in Manchester, with the two cities s

Burnley are closing in on the permanent signing of right-back Kyle Walker from Manchester City. The England international, 35, is taking medical checks before completing what the newly-promoted Premier League club will regard as a significant coup.

Burnley have signed Kyle Walker from Manchester City on a two-year deal. ESPN reported on Friday that the move was close and that it could be worth as much as £5 million to City if certain performance-related bonuses are met.