FANS are shocked to hear Liverpool legend James Milner is tipped to join high-flying Prem rivals Brighton – at the age of 37.
The ex-England midfielder is poised for a summer free transfer, despite still being loved by Reds’ boss Jurgen Klopp for his versatility.
The Athletic’s David Ornstein reckons Brighton are favourites ahead of promoted Burnley to land the former Manchester City star.
“Wow!” and “What!” were among the stunned responses from supporters on social media.
Milner has won the Prem, Champions League and FA Cup in his eight years at Anfield.
Before that he helped City lift the top-flight crown twice, as well as tasting victory in the FA Cup and EFL Cup.
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Now it’s thought likely he’ll join fellow ex-Liverpool star Adam Lallana, 34, at the Amex Stadium.
The Athletic suggest Klopp would prefer to keep Milner but there’s been “no indication” of Reds’ chiefs proposing a new contract.
Brighton must wait until his current deal expires before making any approach.
But the Seagulls are said to have discussed the signing “internally” and regard him as an ideal recruit for manager Roberto De Zerbi’s passing style.
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Liverpool fans appeared divided over Milner’s possible departure.
One posted: “Hope we keep him and sell that loser injury prone clown Thiago. I hope legends like Milner, Henderson and Fabinho stay and try and develop Jones.”
But another argued: “He is actually not that bad, he is so much better than Henderson.”
And a third supporter urged the Reds to attempt a cheeky exchange deal.
He wrote: “Milner swap for Mac” – a reference to Brighton’s much-wanted Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
