Rafa Benitez is expected to up his attempts in signing Newcastle United’s James Milner according to reports in The Times.

Benitez is understood to be in the hunt for a wingman, after being previously linked with the likes of David Bentley and David Silva, but as of yet he is still yet to sign anyone, which has sparked rumours that the St. James’ winger is a £7million target once again.

Milner, 22, has been at Newcastle for four seasons since his switch from Leeds United, and is said to be looking for a move to a club with more silverware opportunities.