James Milner is stalling on new contract talks with Manchester City.
The Daily Star Sunday says another worry for the Blues is that keeper Joe Hart has still to agree a new deal.
Milner, though, is the pressing concern as he is out of contract next summer when he could leave for nothing.
That means City would accept a £5million offer for a player they value at £15m.
Everton, Arsenal and Liverpool will all be interested in Milner, 28.
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