James Milner is on the verge of joining Brighton
According to Sky Sports News, the midfielder is very close to agreeing terms with the Seagulls at the end of the season.
Milner’s contract at Liverpool expires this summer, and it appears that after considering his options, he has decided to leave Anfield after eight successful years.
The ‘unbelievable’ midfielder has been an excellent servant for Liverpool, but he is set to move to the south coast.
Milner is headed to Brighton.
Sky Sports’ Bela Shah provided this update.
“Some more transfer news to bring you is that Brightion are very close to agreeing a deal to sign James Milner.” Milner has heard how great Roberto De Zerbi is with the elder statesman in his squad, so he could be on his way to Brighton,” Shah said.
A new record will be set.
It’s understandable that Milner, even at the age of 37, wants to join a club where he’ll get more playing time. After all, he’s closing in on the Premier League appearance record.
Indeed, Milner only needs 49 more league appearances to break Gareth Barry’s long-standing record, and in all honesty, he was unlikely to get that many chances at Liverpool in the future.
However, with Brighton being a team lacking in experience and, with all due respect, having lower ambitions than Liverpool, he could easily be a key player for Roberto De Zerbi’s side for the next two seasons, breaking Barry’s Premier League appearance record.
Milner’s career is coming to an end, but he still has the ability to be a valuable asset to a club like Brighton.
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