I'm not Milner's biggest fan, but I do see his value to the squad.
My bet or educated guess would be that the length of the contract would be the issue.
I imagine Milner will be looking at a 4 or 5 year deal. Due to his age then considering his style of play and reliance on fitness and endeavour I imagine we would be reluctant to give such a deal.
Liverpool or whomever on the other hand may be willing to give him a 5 year deal.
Milner needs to decided on quality over quantity.
I still think his home grown status will prove his biggest bargaining chip.
He's not publiclly courting a move, his effort is unquestionable so I'm sticking by him.
As I say I'm not his biggest fan, but you can't argue his devotion. Stay or leave he'll have more than paid his way.
If he goes to candle pool, they'll soon see he's far from the required quality to play centrally and Sterling & Lallana are both younger and keep him out of the England team. Add to that they have £20 million Markovic yet to fit in and are reportedly close to Shaqiri of Bayern. Sterling and Shaqiri are both support to Milner & Markovic and Lallana are much younger.
Milner needs to very careful, he could end up with a similar role to what he has at City but just playing for the 4th place cup..
My bet or educated guess would be that the length of the contract would be the issue.
I imagine Milner will be looking at a 4 or 5 year deal. Due to his age then considering his style of play and reliance on fitness and endeavour I imagine we would be reluctant to give such a deal.
Liverpool or whomever on the other hand may be willing to give him a 5 year deal.
Milner needs to decided on quality over quantity.
I still think his home grown status will prove his biggest bargaining chip.
He's not publiclly courting a move, his effort is unquestionable so I'm sticking by him.
As I say I'm not his biggest fan, but you can't argue his devotion. Stay or leave he'll have more than paid his way.
If he goes to candle pool, they'll soon see he's far from the required quality to play centrally and Sterling & Lallana are both younger and keep him out of the England team. Add to that they have £20 million Markovic yet to fit in and are reportedly close to Shaqiri of Bayern. Sterling and Shaqiri are both support to Milner & Markovic and Lallana are much younger.
Milner needs to very careful, he could end up with a similar role to what he has at City but just playing for the 4th place cup..