Report: Milner will need to accept pay cut to stay at Liverpool next season

[TLW]

James Milner will need to accept a cut to his wages if he is to extend his stay at Liverpool for a ninth season.

 

The veteran midfielder is arguably the most respected player in the current squad by coaches and players alike for his professionalism and ability to fill multiple roles when asked.

 

There has been an expectation that change is coming to a squad that has climbed the mountain on multiple fronts but is in need of a refresh.

 

Roberto Firmino is the first big name to say he is departing at seasons end, while it is highly expected that Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will follow.

 

The 37 year-old is not only valued for his playing ability but also as a true student of the game and there has been speculation that he will be part of Jurgen Klopp’s back room staff when he calls time on his career.

 

 

But all indications is that time is not yet on the horizon and Football Insider report that the club is preparing an extension albeit with a reduction in wages.

 

Last contract saw Milner’s weekly wage cut to £60,000 per week and it is believed that will be reduced further with any future deal.

 

Klopp is believed to be pushing the board to give Milner the extension believing that his ‘leadership and off field presence’ is invaluable to the atmosphere within the squad and that he will leave a huge void were he to depart in the summer.

 

Speaking recently about the veteran, Klopp was glowing in his praise.

 

“You can’t judge him normal for his age. He is 37, doesn’t look a day like this when he is in training.

 

“He’s a role model. I have told him, I can tell the whole world – nothing we have achieved in the last few years would have happened without James Milner, it’s as easy as that.”

 

For a player who has played more than 20 seasons at the highest level, it is a credit to himself that he has been available so readily this season, currently sitting on 32 appearances and in the three seasons before this campaign he has averaged 37 games per season.

 

It is that kind of availability that is a testament to his preparation and a shining example to those who are much younger.

 

 

 

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[AngryOfTuebrook]

608 Premier League appearances - and counting.

 

Lampard made 609; Giggs 632 and Barry 653.  He might overtake Giggs, but I can't see him troubling Gaz Baz, unless we move him on to another Premier League team after next season.

[Preston Red]

So it begins...

[Pete]

Are skint or something? 

[AngryOfTuebrook]

42 minutes ago, Preston Red said:

So it begins...

?

[Carra_is_legend]

Gordon comes back.

 

Articles on Morton. Articles on Bellingham alternatives. Article on Milner extension.

 

Clock work.

[Scott_M]

I think a lot of this forum would mentally benefit from not liking football. 

[El Rojo]

39 minutes ago, Scott_M said:

I think a lot of this forum would mentally benefit from not liking football. 

 

Given the season we've had, that definitely applies to me. 

 

I did have one fucking brilliant hallucination that we beat Man United 7-0 though. 

[Grinch]

Let’s hope Milner wants one last pay day then.

 

Absolutely shite for three seasons now.  Offers nothing except the excuse not to sign a right back.

[AngryOfTuebrook]

9 minutes ago, Grinch said:

Let’s hope Milner wants one last pay day then.

 

Absolutely shite for three seasons now.  Offers nothing except the excuse not to sign a right back.

 

58 minutes ago, Scott_M said:

I think a lot of this forum would mentally benefit from not liking football. 

 

[Jarvinja Ilnow]

1 hour ago, Scott_M said:

I think a lot of this forum would mentally benefit from not liking football. 

To be fair, football is doing a great job these days of not being likeable.

[Bobby Hundreds]

Milners been amazing for us but no. He's 37 going onto 38. Seriously we have to let go of players and sometimes maybe even sell them!!!! 

[aws]

If letting him go means we can bring in three instead of two midfielders then fair enough. If we’re just bringing in two midfielders in either case then keep him. 

[TheHowieLama]

He will be here no matter who comes in.

[BeefStroganoff]

No Scott we should just be happy with our lot. Give Milner a four year contract, lets be generous.

[Jairzinho]

If you haven't enjoyed this season there is something wrong with you, and I am better than you.

[Kevin D]

Milner’s been playing top flight football for 20 years, he must already have between 20-30m. I don’t see a deal breaking down over money.

[El Rojo]

1 minute ago, Kevin D said:

Milner’s been playing top flight football for 20 years, he must already have between 20-30m. I don’t see a deal breaking down over money.

 

Sickening. 

[sir roger]

I would find a coaching position for him, with an ' in case of fire, break glass ' playing registration. 

[Carvalho Diablo]

Henderson should be given a similar ultimatum.

[gkmacca]

7 hours ago, Scott_M said:

I think a lot of this forum would mentally benefit from not liking football. 

 

A lot of them seemed to blast through that particular barrier some time ago and they still don't seem exactly improved in mood.

[Barrington Womble]

3 hours ago, Carvalho Diablo said:

Henderson should be given a similar ultimatum.

Henderson has a contract

[Scott_M]

5 hours ago, BeefStroganoff said:

No Scott we should just be happy with our lot. Give Milner a four year contract, lets be generous.

Yawn.

 

I’ve put it in other threads, if Milner stays fine, if Milner leaves also fine.

 

Given at least Ox, Keita, Arthur, Firmino, Phillips & Adrian will all be leaving in the summer and the first team squad will be joined by, I assume, 4/5 less experienced players, keeping an excellent pro, role model & player who’s won it all, around the place might not hurt so show those incoming what standards we expect, even when your pushing 40. 
 

He’s also incredibly handy in a shootout.
 

However, like the names above (minus Bobby), I would also hope that next season Milner is used as fleetingly as those players have been.

 

I literally don’t see any reason to get knickers in a twist over this. The usual predictable posters have done.

[an tha]

4 hours ago, sir roger said:

I would find a coaching position for him, with an ' in case of fire, break glass ' playing registration. 

Bet your life he'll make 20 or so appearances even then.

 

[joe_fishfish]

11 hours ago, Scott_M said:

I think a lot of this forum would mentally benefit from not liking football. 

I’m starting not to, believe me.