James Milner: Liverpool ace may take pay cut to remain at Anfield after source update in last 48 hours – pundit
Danny Mills has claimed James Milner will take a pay cut to stay at Liverpool beyond the end of the season.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the ex-Leeds United and England defender admitted he has been “surprised” by the reaction to reports Milner is set to earn a new deal.
The veteran is out of contract at the end of the current campaign.
A Liverpool source told Football Insider on Friday (18 February) that talks are underway with the versatile midfielder over a one-year extension to his deal.
“I’ve been quite surprised about people kicking up a fuss about this,” Mills told Football Insider correspondent Connor Whitley.
“People saying ‘I can’t believe they’re going to give James Milner a new contract, he hardly plays’.
“They’re not going to offer him £500,000-a-week, it’s going to be relative. I assume it’s going to be less than he’s earning now.
“It will be relative to the number of games he’s played and there will be a bit of loyalty thrown in there too.
“He’s very, very good around the place, he’s reliable, he’s professional. He sets the right example to the other players and the players coming through because he’s got a wealth of experience.
“It’s up to James Milner. Is there an opportunity to go and play more football somewhere else or does he want to stay where he is?
“He’s not a bit-part player but he’s in the squad, he’s in and around it and gets a bit of game time here and there. He might be happy with that and it’s his choice.
“There will be several clubs who want him for his experience and professionalism alone.”
In other news, Jude Bellingham is ‘ready’ to sign for Liverpool after a source’s double deal reveal.