The Milner Novela... Final episode page 296

[Greg N'Ash]

no chance at 27m. just not worth our while.

[Summers]

"25m. Take it or leave it."
"Seeya then."
"...27m! Take it or leave it."
"Seeya then."

Wonder what they'll come back with next, for their final final final offer.

[tommy_boy]

£30m or no thanks

[The Man With A Stick]

"25m. Take it or leave it."
"Seeya then."
"...27m! Take it or leave it."
"Seeya then."

Wonder what they'll come back with next, for their final final final offer.

£27m plus David White.

[tepavilla]

Either £30m or £31m+Vassell will do

[*shellac*]

Either £30m or £31m+Vassell will do

I don't think Ankaragücü can afford that.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I don't think we should sell Milner under any circumstances. I think some people are underestimating just how good this player is, he is by far the best player in our squad and by far the best player we have had for years, probably since Yorke. Keep in mind that Milner has played CM for less than one season, yet has scored 12 goals from that position, as well as winning man of the match more times than I care to count. In the next season or two, I believe Milner will really make this position his own, I don't think I'm exaggerating to say that he could very well be the next Steven Gerrard.

I generally agree with that but you're forgeting the possibility that Milner may not want to play for us. If that is the case, we have no other option than to sell.

I'm still waiting for us to put a bid in for Ireland. It's the type of signing that may go some way to convince James we're heading in the right direction and no just looking to stand still. A change of heart as to how we approach the Europa League may also help. I guess all top players want to test themselves against foreign opposition, whether it be by playing for their country or European competitions. It would also give us some valueable experience should we one day actually qualify for the Champions League, rather than go in there as European virgins.

[Concrete John]

If we've set a £30m price tag and nobody meets it, then he stays.  See Gareth Barry circa summer 2008.  I'd normnally qualify that with what he'll be like for us if he wants to go and doesn't, but I don't think it's in his nature to be anything other than 100% professional.

[Concrete John]

MANCHESTER CITY will make a final £27million bid for James Milner in the hope of luring the England star to Eastlands.

Roberto Mancini has already seen a £20m offer rejected by Aston Villa, who are holding out in the hope of receiving £30m.

Mancini is desperate to add Milner to his squad for next season and believes he could be instrumental in helping his side get into the Champions League. But he is not prepared to go any higher than £27m and will tell Villa to do business at this price or forget about a deal.

The club’s billionaire backers from Abu Dhabi are refusing to be held to ransom and believe their offer is a fair price.

I hate the slant they put on the story, it sounds almost as if we've rang City and asked how much would they give us for Jimmy!!

Get it through your thick skulls - WE DON'T WANT TO SELL HIM!!!

[Mark H]

Little Ason Villa will be forced to accept the offer the impish little tinkers are holding out for 30m bless them ....

Thats pretty much how most of the press stories read to me

[boboonthecorner]

I don't think we should sell Milner under any circumstances. I think some people are underestimating just how good this player is, he is by far the best player in our squad and by far the best player we have had for years, probably since Yorke. Keep in mind that Milner has played CM for less than one season, yet has scored 12 goals from that position, as well as winning man of the match more times than I care to count. In the next season or two, I believe Milner will really make this position his own, I don't think I'm exaggerating to say that he could very well be the next Steven Gerrard.

I generally agree with that but you're forgeting the possibility that Milner may not want to play for us. If that is the case, we have no other option than to sell.

I'm still waiting for us to put a bid in for Ireland. It's the type of signing that may go some way to convince James we're heading in the right direction and no just looking to stand still. A change of heart as to how we approach the Europa League may also help. I guess all top players want to test themselves against foreign opposition, whether it be by playing for their country or European competitions. It would also give us some valueable experience should we one day actually qualify for the Champions League, rather than go in there as European virgins.

Yep, I'd be really impressed. Signing a player that can't get into the Man City first team???

Irelands a decent player but thats it. Ability wise he's better than some of our midfielders but why on Earth would Milner think 'Wow, Villa really mean business signing one of Citys reserves'

[PaulTheVillan]

Get it through your thick skulls - WE DON'T WANT TO SELL HIM!!!

I think that reads to me that we will be happy to sell him if they match our valuation.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I'm still waiting for us to put a bid in for Ireland. It's the type of signing that may go some way to convince James we're heading in the right direction and no just looking to stand still. A change of heart as to how we approach the Europa League may also help. I guess all top players want to test themselves against foreign opposition, whether it be by playing for their country or European competitions. It would also give us some valueable experience should we one day actually qualify for the Champions League, rather than go in there as European virgins.

Yep, I'd be really impressed. Signing a player that can't get into the Man City first team???

Irelands a decent player but thats it. Ability wise he's better than some of our midfielders but why on Earth would Milner think 'Wow, Villa really mean business signing one of Citys reserves'

Whilst the jury may still be out on just how good Ireland is, he'd certainly be a good addition of our squad and the type of player that can change a game in an instant. Steve Sidwell he ain't.

[boboonthecorner]

I'm still waiting for us to put a bid in for Ireland. It's the type of signing that may go some way to convince James we're heading in the right direction and no just looking to stand still. A change of heart as to how we approach the Europa League may also help. I guess all top players want to test themselves against foreign opposition, whether it be by playing for their country or European competitions. It would also give us some valueable experience should we one day actually qualify for the Champions League, rather than go in there as European virgins.

Yep, I'd be really impressed. Signing a player that can't get into the Man City first team???

Irelands a decent player but thats it. Ability wise he's better than some of our midfielders but why on Earth would Milner think 'Wow, Villa really mean business signing one of Citys reserves'

Whilst the jury may still be out on just how good Ireland is, he'd certainly be a good addition of our squad and the type of player that can change a game in an instant. Steve Sidwell he ain't.

I agree, but your point is it will signal our intent to Milner, which it would and I don't think he'd be too impressed. Not when the team who are bidding for you are rumoured to be close to signing Edin Dzeko, Yaya Toure amongst others.

[Dave]

Get it through your thick skulls - WE DON'T WANT TO SELL HIM!!!

I think that reads to me that we will be happy to sell him if they match our valuation.

So don't treat some nonsense written in the Daily Express as the gospel truth and you'll probably be a much happier boy.