England and Manchester City midfielder James Milner’s contract with the defending Premier League Champions is all set to get terminated at the end of the season. There are some reports that Milner might not renew the contract with the Manuel Pelligrini managed side. Instead, Milner might end up in Liverpool replacing Steven Gerrard who leaves the club to MLS at the end of the season.
There are some strong rumours going on in British media that Milner might prefer to play for the Reds at Anfield rather than renewing his contract with Manchester City. Liverpool might wait until the summer to sign Milner for free. Here are twitter reactions for this particular rumour,
#UPDATE Liverpool FC watches keenly on the quick swoop of Man City midfielder, James Milner if he eventually leaves at the end of the season
— BizzySports (@Bizzy40) January 6, 2015
James Milner might be Steven Gerrard’s replacement at Liverpool.
Liverpool are in pole position to sign James Milner on a free at the end of the season. (The Times)
— Transfer Centre (@CentreTransfer) January 7, 2015
But Manchester City fans are confident that he will sign a new contract.
Daily Mail: City are confident that James Milner will agree a new contract despite interest from Liverpool.
— City Watch (@City_Watch) January 7, 2015
Ability of Milner to play in different positions.
Id love for Liverpool to get ton for James milner. 200k a week offer, aye its a lot but you’re getting 6 players really. 6 decent players
— Paul Dabek (@Dabek1990) January 7, 2015
Even Brendon Rodgers admires James Milner.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers admits admiration for ‘outstanding’ James Milner (The Daily Mail): Brendan… http://t.co/Kdd0T62kwQ #LFC
— Liverpool FC News (@lfcgossip) January 8, 2015
Neutral fans are actually convinced by the deal.
Don’t know if there’s anything in it, but Liverpool in for James Milner is a fantastic idea.
— Luke Aaron Moore (@lukeymoore) January 8, 2015
Even Liverpool fans are fine with Milner playing for them.
Liverpool need James Milner like they need a hole in the head. Another non-tangible midfielder, you say? Let’s buy him!
— Cameron Sharpe (@23rdMan) January 5, 2015
List of other targets for Liverpool in the January window or the summer window.
Januari transfer in rumours : Player and Liverpool – Xherdan Shaqiri – Van Dijk – Diego Simeone – James Milner -… http://t.co/6MCkB7vdrY
— Liverpool Malaysia (@KPLMalaysia) January 1, 2015