Interesting this. Especially with the new FFP sanctions. Angling for more money?
http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/may/18/arsenal-james-milner-manchester-city
Arsenal want to sign James Milner from
Manchester City after the
England midfielder informed the newly crowned
Premier Leaguechampions he wants a transfer.
Liverpool are also interested but
Arsenal, the FA Cup winners, are leading the way as it stands.
Milner's decision creates a serious issue for City at a time when they are already struggling to meet the stipulations set by the Premier League and Uefa about meeting the homegrown player rule. If Milner left,
Joe Hart could be the only Englishman left at the club with any chance of playing regularly next season.
City would be reluctant to lose Milner even without those regulations and hope the offer of a lucrative four-year contract will persuade him to change his mind. Yet the player informed them last month of his decision and is strongly tempted by the interest from Arsenal and
Liverpool. If City refuse to entertain the idea, his preference is currently to stay until he is eligible for a free transfer next summer rather than committing to a new deal.