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Liverpool target makes transfer request

Published by fiz on August 27, 2008

Liverpool target James Milner has reportedly handed in a transfer request at Newcastle. Benitez has been eyeing Milner but it looks like it’s a little too late since it’s reported that Liverpool are closed to signing Albert Riera.

A statement on the club’s website read: “Newcastle can confirm that it has received a written transfer request from James Milner.”

“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 will be reluctantly forced to consider it, given James’ apparent desire to leave.”

Newcastle insiders have told Sportsmail Online that they expect Milner to leave Newcastle before the transfer window closes.

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