James Milner is apparently ready to sign a pre-contract agreement with Liverpool, Fichajes is reporting.

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​​ The England international will be available on a free transfer at the end of the season due to his Manchester City contract running out, with the work-horse midfielder considering his options.

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​ It had been previously suggested that Milner, who can operate in either midfield or defence, would need to drop his wage demands of £120,000-per-week if he was to secure a move to Liverpool.

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​ Talks are said to be at an 'advanced stage', as Brendan Rodgers is a big fan of the 29-year-old's and would love to secure his services for next season and beyond. Especially considering Steven Gerrard will be leaving Anfield for the MLS at the season's end.

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​ Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini spoke about Milner's future before:

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​ “I think that in our club all the people who decide if Milner stays or goes want him to stay. He must decide what he wants in his future, Pellegrini said.

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​ “I think that an important squad must always have two important players for each position to win something because you have so many injuries.

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​“This happens in Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, our team. I think that important players must fight for their place in the team.



​“Nobody has the guarantee that you will play when you come to a big team and you have high competition but I think that James has played a lot this season.”