James Milner ‘AGREES 12-month deal to join Brighton on a free this summer’ from Liverpool – despite Jurgen Klopp being keen to keep the veteran as he plots a summer rebuild in midfield
- James Milner is set to join Brighton from Liverpool in the summer
- The 37-year-old has spent the last eight years of his career at Anfield
- He’s made 328 appearances for the club and won seven trophies in the process
Brighton are set to sign James Milner on a one-year deal, bring the midfielder’s eight-year spell at Anfield to an end.
Journalist Fabrizio Romano took to Twitter on Friday to break the news, writing: ‘Brighton are set to sign James Milner, here we go — the final proposal and all the clauses have been accepted. Deal will be valid until June 2024.’
Milner has enjoyed a fruitful eight-year spell at Anfield, chalking up 326 appearances and winning a Champions League, Premier League, Club World Cup, FA Cup and League Cup with the club.
The Seagulls are bidding to qualify for the Europa League ahead of next campaign and are eager to bolster Roberto De Zerbi‘s squad with reinforcements.
It is understood Brighton wanted Milner because of the experience and know-how he would bring to the team, in particular if they qualify for Europe.
James Milner has reportedly agreed a 12-month deal to join Brighton on a free this summer
Mail Sport understands that Jurgen Klopp was keen on keeping the 37-year-old as he rebuilds his midfield.
The veteran has featured in 27 Premier league games this season but only six of those have been starts.
His minutes have dwindled as the season has gone on and his last top flight start came over two months ago at Crystal Palace.
Jurgen Klopp wantsed to keep the midfielder at Anfield despite his contract expiring
Speaking in January, Klopp signaled his intention to keep working with Milner beyond the summer.
‘We have different…