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

Kyle Walker is set for a surprise switch to Burnley with the promoted club closing in on the signing of the former Manchester City captain in a transfer that could be worth £5m. The England international is likely to become Burnley’s highest-profile recruit of the summer so far and is expected to sign a two-year deal at Turf Moor.

Burnley have completed the surprise signing of Kyle Walker from Manchester City for a fee of £5million including add-ons. The 96-time capped England international has signed a two-year contract with the newly promoted Clarets, and will work under his former Tottenham teammate Scott Parker at Turf Moor.