• England defender left out of FA Cup win over Salford
• Pep Guardiola: ‘Kyle asked to explore the options’

Kyle Walker has asked to explore the possibility of a move abroad, a decision potentially ending seven supremely successful years at Manchester City for the captain.

Pep Guardiola left the 34-year-old out of Saturday’s 8-0 FA Cup third-round win against Salford City. When asked why he revealed Walker’s request.