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Milner Transfer Request - Keegan "He Was Superb"
By Tyne-Talk
August 27 2008
Newcastle's midfielder James Milner has handed in a transfer request after being named man of the match in last nights 3-2 win in extra time against Coventry. Milner, who moved to the club in July 2004 from Leeds, has been targeting a move to Aston Villa since his loan spell in 2005/2006 but signed a new improved 4 year contract with Newcastle on 12th July 2007.
Throughout the whole of this current transfer window Milner has regularly been linked with Villa who are said to have already had a £9million bid rejected by the club.

The 22 year old has been a key part in manager Kevin Keegan's current team and has started the current campaign on a high after scoring in last night's 2nd round Carling Cup tie.

Last night he shrugged off suggestions his future at St James' Park was in doubt by saying:

"I am just here to play football. I can't concentrate on anything but football, so that's what I will keep on doing."

And Kevin Keegan was also quick to state that he had no intention of letting Milner leave when earlier today he gave the following interview:

"James Milner might have been played out of position for the past four years, as he did very, very well.

He's got three years on his contract with us at the moment, and I don't want to talk about losing James Milner.

His ability is top notch, as is his all-round play. He's getting better and better with every game, and (last night) he was superb. He's got ability and determination, and he can play anywhere.

He's the most unbelievable athlete. He's getting out what he puts in. He's a good trainer, and does everything right.

He has loads of energy, and is a really nice kid as well. You put all those things together and you have a hell of a player."

However, Newcastle United released the following statement today, officially disclosing that a transfer request had been handed in.

"The club is very disappointed that James sees his footballing future as away from St James' Park. He is a valued member of the squad and it is only a year ago that he signed an improved long-term contract.

We have yet to receive an offer for James that has matched our valuation of him. However should such an offer be received, then the Club would be reluctantly forced to consider it, given James' apparent desire to leave."

Newcastle are said to reject any offer which is below the £10million mark, but as well as Martin O'Neill's interest in the Under 21 International, Rafa Benitez is also said to be interested and watching to see how the situation unfolds.

The latest development comes after Leeds United chairman Ken bates revealed that the club had a player who they had a sell-on clause attached to at another club. He then stated that they had had interest from that club in buying out the clause.

He said:

"We have a sell-on clause on a player in demand at another club.

We were approached to take a figure to buy out the rights which suggests he may be set to move on.

We're happy to ride with it, see what happens and take our share."

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27 Aug, 2008 12:31 Report
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27 Aug, 2008 12:42 Report
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aye, i can imagine its a shock for ure boys. Just hope u/we get a decent fee at the end of it.

its very sad that we have to rely on other teams sell on clauses for ex players to get excited about really.

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Very honest, James. Very classy. I hope you spout as much s.hite about your status at whatever club you go to next.

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I reckon we want at least £14M for Milner if he goes.

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He might be scared of the competition when martins or vidukas back either him duff or guttirez are going to be droped.

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Aye Chris, I think your right.
Also, I think his heart has layed with Villa for a while.
Remember when he was on the brink of signing for them a couple of years ago and Fat Fred pulled the plug at the 11th hour.

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I think he just wants more money. If not then he can leave. Did steven taylor not so long ago say that his future may lie elsewhere if he doesn't get a new contract that reflects his performances for the club.

I think that it's just another case of that. If what Mike Ashley spouts out about Keegan being in charge of who stays and goes is true. Then he better offer milner a new contract or else, what does that say about our club?

My gut feeling is that he will stay with Newcastle United, and will get offered a new contract.

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Ok, but how often is the club going to have to give these guys new contracts? I guess Jonas will be demanding one soon...he has put in two really good games...(Sm16)

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