Milner transfer imminent

[welshwizard]

Reports suggest that James Milner is on the verge of a transfer to Newcastle. Reports suggest a fee between £3.5m and £5m, which I feel is more than fair for somebody who has plenty to learn.

No point keeping him if he would rather leave.

[Reverend twerp fuppet]

Originally Posted by welshwizard

Reports suggest that James Milner is on the verge of a transfer to Newcastle. Reports suggest a fee between £3.5m and £5m, which I feel is more than fair for somebody who has plenty to learn.

No point keeping him if he would rather leave.

I thought he wanted to stay???

[welshwizard]

That's agents for you Rev.

[bambergascoigne]

Originally Posted by welshwizard

That's agents for you Rev.

Agents should look after the players' best interests. To stay at Leeds, he'd play most games and learn alot in div 1. The agent would rather he warms the bench at Newcastle.

[welshwizard]

Originally Posted by bambergascoigne

Agents should look after the players' best interests. To stay at Leeds, he'd play most games and learn alot in div 1. The agent would rather he warms the bench at Newcastle.

Now you've got over england's demise, you're talking sense bamber!!!

You are exactly right. The agent would be better letting Milner play regularly for Leeds in Div 1 for at least another season. As it is he'll be a bit part player at Newcastle who are likely to have a change of manager within two seasons.

But as I said, that's agents for you. All they can see are the pound signs and totally ignore what is best for the player.

[Smeg Devil]

milner and the other younsterare the futureof leeds.

he wants to play for us because he knows he can play every game, agents are money grabbin barstewards

[Smeg Devil]

Originally Posted by Smeg Devil

milner and the other younsterare the futureof leeds.

he wants to play for us because he knows he can play every game, agents are money grabbin barstewards

maybe i was wrong from lufc

Milner Set For Magpies


James Milner has signed a five year contract with Newcastle United today after Leeds United accepted a bid in excess of over £5m for the player.

The 18-year-old agreed the deal at St James' Park on Friday afternoon after passing a medical with the Magpies, but the deal has not yet been officially completed and James is not as yet confirmed as a Newcastle United player.

In a generous gesture, James has forfeited some of his financial entitlements from Leeds.

His impending move will free up funds for Kevin Blackwell and allow the Leeds boss to bring in a number of new signings.

Milner holds the record of being the Premiership's youngest ever scorer when aged 16 and 357 days, he scored against Sunderland to take the honour away from Wayne Rooney.

The Horsforth teenager had also been the subject of bids from Tottenham in the past, but decided against a move to London.

Milner’s agent, Professional Footballers Association deputy chief executive Mick McGuire says it was a tough decision for James to leave: “There has never been a more committed player to Leeds United than James and he will always be a huge fan of the club.

“He signed a five-year deal last year, he bought a house in the area and his mum and dad have already renewed their season tickets for the coming season.

“However, it is common knowledge that, as part of Leeds’ survival plans, they need to generate income from transfers, so we appreciate their dilemma and understand their decision to let James go because the money this raises helps safeguard the future of the club.

“However, things have moved on since then and once Leeds agreed a fee with Newcastle and gave him permission to speak to Bobby Robson, he felt that it was only fair and proper to talk to a club of that magnitude.

“James is excited about joining one of the premier clubs, who can offer him a major stage and European football.

“However, he leaves with a heavy heart and is glad that the money his move has generated will help Leeds in the longer term.”