Newcastle winger James Milner is a reported target for Rafa Benitez, with the Liverpool boss keen to offload Jermaine Pennant in part-exchange.Milner, 22, has already racked up almost 100 appearances for the Magpies since his £5million switch from Leeds in July 2004.
The hard-working midfielder, who is also interesting Aston Villa, has also been a key member of England's Under-21 side and is understood to be keen on a move to Anfield.
Newcastle are desperate to keep hold of Milner, who netted three times for the Magpies last season, and boss Kevin Keegan has already rejected out-of-hand a swap deal involving former Birmingham winger Pennant.
Midfielder Danny Guthrie, 21, has also been offered to Keegan, but the former England manager has set his sights on striker Peter Crouch.
Crouch, who is high on the hit-list of former club Portsmouth, has numerous admirers, but the £15million price tag is so far proving prohibitive.
More Football News from TEAMtalk
Comment 1 - 5 of 5
VILLA & TORRES WHAT A COMBINATION ???
Re rogergough. No trophies ??? have you forgotten Istanbul was our FIFTH European Cup win ?
more scouse tappin up .... they are becoming more like the mancs everyday without the trophies though.
come on rafa... good spot...come milner to anfield.....yea!!!!!!!!!! go crouch to...anywhere...the price tag 15 mil on crouch is for me is suitable as he is a good striker sad benitez doesnt see that though...out crouch!!!!!!! in villa!!!!!!!!!
Get you sticky hands off Milner he's a number one in my book and shouldn't be allowed to go anywhere, One of the best youngsters in Premier.
Please login to post a comment
Not already a Yahoo! user ? Sign up to get a free Yahoo! Account