Manchester City's England international James Milner has admitted that he would "love" to return to Leeds United, the club where he began his professional career in 2002.

Milner broke the Premier League's youngest goalscorer record when he netted for Leeds against Sunderland in 2002 having come through the club's highly successful youth system.

The 29-year-old is widely expected to leave the Etihad this summer with Liverpool and Arsenal heavily linked, but he spoke warmly of his time at Elland Road and implied that he would return at some point later in his career.

Could Milner return to Leeds?

The former Newcastle United and Aston Villa man was speaking at an event to inspire children into a career in sport, one of whom posed the question as to whether he would ever be seen in the white of Leeds again.

"It is hard to say because you never know what might happen in the future," Milner replied.



"I would love to at some point. If it happens, if it is the right time and Leeds want me at some point, then I would obviously love to. There is nothing better than playing for your hometown club."

Milner's contract continues to run down

With eight goals in 45 appearances this term, Milner played more games for City than in any other season of his Etihad career, and played an important role as the team salvaged their season to finish second.

Despite this, the club is not expected to renew his current contract, which expires at the end of June.