Liverpool are set to put City midfielder, James Milner top of their wish list, according to The Times. Milner, whose contract runs out at the end of the season, has recently seen negotiations over a new contract breakdown with the club.
Liverpool now lead the chase for the England international, as they start to prepare for life without Steven Gerrard. Due to his contract running out at the end of the season, if Milner isn’t able to come to an agreement with City, he will be available to be snapped up on a free transfer.
The 29 year-old has been reportedly attracting the Reds for a while now, and his impressive form this season has evidently furthered their interest in the energetic midfielder. Clubs such as Arsenal, Inter Milan and AS Roma will also be keeping an eye on Milner’s contract situation.
Oliver Kay of The Times also states that Milner has told his teammates that it’s hugely unlikely he’ll be a City player beyond the contract’s expiry date in the summer. If true, it seems as if Milner is already planning and looking ahead to life outside of the Etihad, with Liverpool, as it stands, his most likely destination.
