James Milner: Pundit issues ‘huge’ Liverpool contract verdict after Romano update
Kevin Campbell has insisted Liverpool will be “desperate” to keep “real star” James Milner at the club beyond this summer.
The former Arsenal striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, claimed the 36-year-old is the “glue in the dressing room” at Anfield.
As reported by Sky Sports (15 February), Jurgen Klopp wants to keep Milner at Liverpool and has said there is “no chance” of the veteran midfielder retiring at the end of the season.
According to Fabrizio Romano (15 February), the Anfield club have offered the three-time Premier League winner a one-year contract extension.
Milner has made 24 appearances for Liverpool across all competitions this season.
Campbell claimed the former Man City star can “do a job anywhere on the pitch”.
“It’s vital to keep him around,” he told Football Insider‘s Ewan Kingsbury.
“He’s been a real star for Liverpool. You can play him anywhere on the pitch and he’d do a job for you.
“Having someone with that experience, that fitness, someone who knows the culture, can help and nurture the youngsters and new boys – it’s huge.
“He’s the glue in that dressing room, and he’s one of the club’s confidants in that squad. When you come across guys like that you’re always desperate to keep them around.
“I’m not surprised at all to hear that he’s getting that new contract.”
Milner has been utilised in six different positions during his 274-game Liverpool career, according to Transfermarkt.
The 61-cap England international’s contract is currently set to expire at the end of the season.
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