‘They enjoyed Christmas together, as a family, and continue to work on their own relationship but as yet no decisions have been made.
Kyle Walker will hold further talks with AC Milan this week as he looks to secure his move away from Manchester City.
The Italian side are clear favourites for his signature at this stage and are poised to make a formal offer for the City captain over the coming hours. They have already outlined a two-and-a-half-year deal for the 34-year old, who informed City sporting director Txiki Begiristain on Thursday that he wishes to explore a move abroad.
The footballer has seemingly hit back amid backlash after it was revealed he didn’t send their two children Christmas presents this year.
Sources say Annie, who was pregnant with their fourth child when Lauryn dropped the bombshell, is now having second thoughts about their split and is ‘quietly working on her relationship with Kyle behind the scenes’.
‘This involves having both parents there. Whilst Annie bears the brunt of looking after the family, Kyle is hands on with his four boys and they adore him.
Kyle Walker is set to hold further talks with AC Milan after they outlined a two-and-a-half-year-deal
City boss Pep Guardiola confirmed on Saturday evening that Walker had asked to explore a move abroad, saying: ‘Two days ago Kyle asked to explore the options to play abroad at the end of his career.
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While the footballer didn’t give Kairo or Kinara any presents, Walker is committed to supporting them financially.
Walker’s estranged wife served him with divorce papers in October and if she is to proceed he will face a mammoth battle for his £27m fortune (pictured with three of their children Roman, 12, Riaan, eight, Reign, six, in December 2023)
Guardiola revealed Walker has asked to be able to ‘explore the options to play abroad’
The insider also insisted claims Annie would stay with Walker for purely financial reasons are not true, amid links with a lucrative move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr.
‘They are the pairs’ priority and they want to be able to bring Christmas joy into the household for their young family.
A fellow football WAG, who is close to the family, told MailOnline last month: ‘Kyle and Annie are putting their marital problems aside to celebrate Christmas with their children.
‘I’m pretty convinced that there is no one person in our job that doesn’t want to be where they are can perform.
‘He asked two years ago after the Treble. Bayern Munich wanted him but the offer was not good enough. I asked him, the club asked him, how important is this?
A source said: ‘It was just a few months ago that Annie served Kyle with divorce papers, but she’s having second thoughts’
Walker has won six Premier League titles since joining Manchester City back in 2017
They added: ‘There is so much speculation and scrutiny on whether Kyle and Annie will get through this phase of their marriage but as it stands nothing much has changed since the situation blew up a year ago.’
The 34-year-old is unlikely to attract a long-term offer from an elite club given his age but could sign a shorter contract with competing Champions League club as Bayern Munich consider making another approach after previously being rejected by Walker.
The 33-year-old, served Walker, 34, with divorce papers in October and kicked him out of the property after she discovered he had secretly fathered a second child with his ex Lauryn Goodman, 33.
The insider told MailOnline: ‘The couple are committed to keeping their family as united as possible and protecting their four boys from any fallout.
The reality star also hit out at Annie by re-posting a message from a fan branding Walker’s estranged wife his ‘ball and chain’.
The couple made a very public statement as they rang in the New Year together.
‘We cannot understand the success the club had these years without Kyle. It’s impossible. He gave us something we didn’t have and he’s been amazing.
‘The latest story seems like Lauryn using his name to stay in the spotlight.’
Lauryn replied: ‘You said it…’
Furthermore, the 34-year-old has taken matters into his own hands to try and seal his exit this month.
‘I was aware the clock was ticking. I came very close to moving. We were having conversations. I was going to a great club, a massive club. But in the end I couldn’t go.’
Walker signed a contract extension following interest from Bayern Munich two years ago
‘They would love time and peace away from the spotlight and rumours to be able to continue working on things behind the scenes.
During an Instagram Q&A she was asked: ‘Did ‘that’ even attempt to buy the kids for Christmas or even a card or does the ball and chain not allow?’
