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title: "Liverpool: Fans divided over James Milner departure rumour"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fans-divided-over-james-milner-departure-rumour/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Georgia Goulding"
section: "Liverpool Football Club"
published: "2020-03-24T19:35:02Z"
modified: "2020-03-30T15:46:42Z"
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# Liverpool: Fans divided over James Milner departure rumour

**Liverpool veteran James Milner is reportedly linked to a move back to boyhood club Leeds United should they get promoted to the Premier League at the end of this season.**

A recent report has claimed that the 34-year-old is viewed as the ‘dream ticket’ for his former club and Milner could ‘genuinely listen to a proposal involving \[Marcelo\] Bielsa’ (by The Athletic via [@AnfieldEdition](https://twitter.com/AnfieldEdition/status/1242136119229198341)).

Milner arrived on Merseyside for free in 2015 following the expiry of his contract with Manchester City. The Yorkshire-born midfielder, in fact, took a £15,000 wage cut in order to join the ranks of the Reds (via [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jun/04/james-milner-sign-free-liverpool-manchester-city)). Since his arrival at the club and wearing the famous Number 7 shirt, Milner has showcased his versatility and leadership by playing in both midfield and defence, as well as donning the captain’s armband at times.

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However, Kopites are divided over the potential link between Leeds and a [favourite of Jurgen Klopp’s](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/368052-jurgen-klopp-james-milner-unique-exceptional) – one fan has even said ‘bid £2m and he’s all yours!’

https://twitter.com/nomad56060053/status/1242230491178250242?s=20

> He ain’t going anywhere. Once the playing contract is over he should be signed for the coaching staff.
>
> — Samir & Oreo the Cat (@samirkapoor1971) [March 23, 2020](https://twitter.com/samirkapoor1971/status/1242136909763104768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Plenty of life in the old dog yet
>
> — Joseph Hollywood (@JosephHollywoo5) [March 23, 2020](https://twitter.com/JosephHollywoo5/status/1242185105768136708?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> I live millie, but I could see this happening. He is a born Leeds fan and played. Who wouldn’t wanna retire at their boy hood club if they had a chance.
>
> — kev robson (@kevrobson4) [March 23, 2020](https://twitter.com/kevrobson4/status/1242169230025424899?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> I love Milner and he'll always be welcome in a coaching capacity but wouldn't be opposed to this.
>
> He gets to retire at Leeds and we can bring younger players through. It's a good solution for both parties but imagine he stays. [https://t.co/IVGToyRaDn](https://t.co/IVGToyRaDn)
>
> — Laurie (@LFCLaurie) [March 23, 2020](https://twitter.com/LFCLaurie/status/1242142843503771648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> The big worry about him leaving is that he’ll then retire at Leeds and then become a coach there instead of at Liverpool (like Terry). Next year he’ll still be a good squad player and the season after a Carabao and FA Cup guaranteed player when he’s 36. 2 years left on contract.
>
> — Owen (@ftblowen) [March 23, 2020](https://twitter.com/ftblowen/status/1242154185992425475?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***What do you think, Liverpool fans? Will James Milner leave the club to retire with his boyhood team?***