Liverpool sign Manchester City’s James Milner on a free transfer

Liverpool have agreed to sign Manchester City’s out-of-contract midfielder James Milner on a free transfer, after personal terms were agreed for the England international at Anfield.

The 29-year-old who started his career at Leeds United, has also played for Newcastle United and Aston Villa as well as earning 53 caps for England, scoring one goal, against Moldova in 2012, and will join up with his new teammates on July 1 upon his current contract expiring at the Etihad.

#LFC are delighted to announce a deal has been agreed to sign James Milner from Manchester City, subject to a medical pic.twitter.com/dQjD5BQ5xm

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 4, 2015

He has scored 57 goals at club level, contributing 82 assists though is admired more for his work rate and versatility, able to play anywhere in midfield, as a striker or at full back.

With skipper Steven Gerrard having moved to MLS side LA Galaxy, there is somewhat of a hole in midfield, though Jordan Henderson is expected to take over, and his improvement over the last two seasons nullifies the departure of this departed Kop idol.

A move to the Reds will see Milner link up with England colleagues Henderson, Adam Lallana, Rickie Lambert, Daniel Sturridge and Raheem Sterling, if not for a short while at least, with the latter rumoured to be leaving the club, and the Reds are now 5/2 with Coral for a top four finish next term.

The Reds have agreed personal terms with Milner, who will sign for #LFC upon the expiry of his contract on July 1 pic.twitter.com/CsPcUeMo9y

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 4, 2015