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Man City are considering their options in the transfer market in a bid to replace Kyle Walker after his declining performances at the Etihad.

This is according to former Man United chief scout Mick Brown, who remains very well-connected within the game, as he exclusively told Football Insider that City have already begun working in the background to assess their options.

Football Insider revealed on 28 October that Tottenham wing-back Pedro Porro is one of the names on their shortlist of possible replacements.

This comes after the City captain's recent form has taken a severe dip from his usual level, raising growing concerns about his long-term future in the position.

Now aged 34, the England international remains a regular fixture in Pep Guardiola's side, but alternative options are now being considered behind the scenes.

It is said that the club "already know" who their priority targets will be to fill Walker's position after communications between Guardiola and the transfer team.

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Come the summer of 2025, the right-back will have just one year remaining on his contract at the Etihad, putting a replacement near the top of their list of priorities.

Man City line up Kyle Walker replacement in transfer twist Walker has made several costly mistakes this season, including one in the 2-2 draw with Arsenal which led the home supporters to label him "finished".

Now, Brown, who has a wealth of experience in player recruitment at the top level and spent over a decade at United during their most successful period, has insisted that City are already planning to strengthen in his position.

"The club are keeping a close eye on Walker's position," he told Football Insider.

"It's right that he's had a bit of baggage with him, he's had injury issues and he's now started to make the odd mistake both for City and England.

"His form has not been at the high level we have grown to expect from him.

"He's 34, he's started making some big mistakes, and the powers that be have taken note of it.

"Whether that's because he's not playing as a straight-forward right-back, it's hard to tell.

"Now, Guardiola and his staff will be looking and speaking to their transfer team, and I've heard they've already started looking for new options.

"They've got young Rico Lewis who can play there, but is he going to be their nailed-on right-back week in, week out? I'm not convinced.

"They'll already know who their main targets are to come in and fill that role.

"Man City always handle these situations very well, and from what I hear they're putting plans in place for where to go from this position."

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