Milner travels with Villa as O’Neill plays hardball
0 Comments | Herald, The; Glasgow (UK), Jul 27, 2010 | by steve nailor
James Milner has been included in Aston Villa’s squad for the Guadiana Cup in Portugal this weekend after holding “amicable” talks with club manager Martin O’Neill.
The 24-year-old returned to pre-season training yesterday after being given a month’s holiday following England’s early exit from the World Cup. He was expected to sign for Manchester City on his return, freeing O’Neill to move for Celtic’s Aiden McGeady, but the latest statement from Villa appears to indicate that they are willing to test City’s determination to sign the winger.
Milner has been the subject of one pound(s)20m bid already from Manchester City which was rejected by Villa. O’Neill wants as much as pound(s)30m though it is believed pound(s)25m would seal the deal. A statement read: “James Milner trained with the rest of the Villa squad today at Bodymoor Heath
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