Manchester City remain hopeful of signing James Milner to a new deal.

Milner's current contract expires in June and he is now free to negotiate with teams abroad.

Liverpool, meanwhile, are hoping to lure him to Anfield in the summer as the midfielder continues to baulk at agreeing new terms.

City boss Manuel Pellegrini is adamant that he wants to keep hold of the England international.

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