Skysports.com understands Manchester City have tabled a big money offer for Aston Villa winger James Milner.
The England international enjoyed a sparkling 2009/10 campaign, considerably raising his profile.
Reports in January speculated that a number of top clubs were keeping tabs on the talented 24-year-old, with it widely believed that there is still more to come from him in the future.
City have now made the first move, and it is believed that Roberto Mancini is willing to part with around £20million to take the reigning PFA Young Player of the Year to Eastlands.
It is easy to understand why the Blues are so keen on the former Leeds and Newcastle man, as he has just finished his most productive season to date.
A respectable return of 12 goals from midfield marks him out as a useful addition to any side, while his versatility can also prove priceless.
Busy summer
Milner is able to operate on either flank or at full-back, while he blossomed in the centre of midfield for Villa since being shifted inside by Martin O'Neill.
He has been included in Fabio Capello's preliminary squad for this summer's World Cup and is widely regarded as a shoo-in to make the final cut.
Villa have yet to respond to the offer on the table from City but will be reluctant to part with their key performers.
Unfortunately for O'Neill, there are plenty of other teams rumoured to be ready to make a move and he could be in for a busy summer.
Premier League champions Chelsea are also said to be keen on Milner and they could be tempted to chance their arm in an effort to prevent one of their rivals from strengthening their squad.
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The England international enjoyed a sparkling 2009/10 campaign, considerably raising his profile.
Reports in January speculated that a number of top clubs were keeping tabs on the talented 24-year-old, with it widely believed that there is still more to come from him in the future.
City have now made the first move, and it is believed that Roberto Mancini is willing to part with around £20million to take the reigning PFA Young Player of the Year to Eastlands.
It is easy to understand why the Blues are so keen on the former Leeds and Newcastle man, as he has just finished his most productive season to date.
A respectable return of 12 goals from midfield marks him out as a useful addition to any side, while his versatility can also prove priceless.
Busy summer
Milner is able to operate on either flank or at full-back, while he blossomed in the centre of midfield for Villa since being shifted inside by Martin O'Neill.
He has been included in Fabio Capello's preliminary squad for this summer's World Cup and is widely regarded as a shoo-in to make the final cut.
Villa have yet to respond to the offer on the table from City but will be reluctant to part with their key performers.
Unfortunately for O'Neill, there are plenty of other teams rumoured to be ready to make a move and he could be in for a busy summer.
Premier League champions Chelsea are also said to be keen on Milner and they could be tempted to chance their arm in an effort to prevent one of their rivals from strengthening their squad.
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Thank **** they never made the CL otherwise their squad could have had a far more formidable look.
No, I was making an observation for us all.
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