Liverpool Transfer News: Manchester City's James Milner Set To Hold Talks With Reds

Liverpool are set to hold talks with Manchester City midfielder James Milner as the Reds attempt to lure the England international away from the Etihad on a free transfer. Arsenal are also chasing Milner's signature, with the 29-year-old due to become available on a Bosman deal having allowed his five-year contract at Man City run down this season. However, it appears that the two-time Premier League winner is keen to remain in the North West and believes he is more likely to be a regular starter at Anfield - particularly if Raheem Sterling moves on this summer - than at the Emirates.

Although the 53-cap England international is believed to have been offered a new deal by the Citizens - worth in excess of £150,000 a week - he is keen to explore all his options as he wants assured first-team football. If he does leave, he will complete the switch on July 1st - once his Man City contract expires. Intriguingly, Milner has actually featured in 32 Premier League games for Man City this season - his most ever for the club - but he is keen on speaking to Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers over a potential transfer.

The winger started his career at Leeds United, where he became the youngster-ever player to score a Premier League goal, before moving to Newcastle United for £3.6 million in July 2004. After initially being loaned to Aston Villa, he then moved permanently in 2009 for £12 million, and then Man City paid £26 million for his services in 2010. Since then, Milner has made 201 appearances for the Citizens in all competitions, scoring 18 goals - including eight in 45 games in 2014-15. At the Etihad Milner has claimed two Premier League titles (2011-12 and 2013-14), an FA Cup (2010-11), a League Cup (2013-14) and an FA Community Shield (2012).