Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini retains hope of securing James Milner to a new deal.
His current contract expires in June.
"James is a very important player for our team also. I suppose he will have an arrangement soon.
"Knowing the way he thinks we will see the same Milner with a contract, without a contract, he is a great professional."
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