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title: "Liverpool: Neil Jones makes James Milner contract claim"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2022-05-02T16:11:45Z"
modified: "2022-05-02T16:11:45Z"
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# Liverpool: Neil Jones makes James Milner contract claim

**[Liverpool](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-news/) midfielder James Milner could sign a new one-year deal at the club and Jurgen Klopp wants it to happen, according to reliable journalist Neil Jones.**

### The Lowdown: Milner a great servant

The 36-year-old has been a wonderful servant for the Reds since arriving in the summer of 2015, putting his experience and versatility to good use.

Milner has made [285 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/james-milner/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/3333/verein/31) for Liverpool in total and he is a much-loved figure who is renowned as an [enormous influence](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/431724-james-milner-is-incredibly-important-for-this-group) in the dressing room, with Klopp [comparing](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/apr/30/jurgen-klopp-praises-role-model-james-milner-after-liverpool-win-with-rotation) him to Luka Modric after Saturday’s 1-0 win away to Newcastle United in terms of still performing to a high level at the age of 36.

The English midfielder’s current deal [expires](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/james-milner/profil/spieler/3333) at the end of this season, but a new update suggests that he could extend his stay at Anfield.

[Latest Liverpool transfer news!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/latest-liverpool-transfer-news-30/)

### The Latest: One more year?

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/neiljonesgoal/status/1520706275075674115?s=20&t=GokqA7ZqThfa9Pw-YY-CWw) as he shared a corresponding article for [Goal](https://t.co/KVG2XRtiJq), Jones claimed that a new one-year contract would appeal to both Milner and Klopp, suggesting that it will get signed. He outlined:

> “Klopp wants Milner to stay and has made that clear. Milner wants to stay even though he knows he’s, at best, fifth choice. One more year?”

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### The Verdict: No-brainer for Liverpool

While Milner is [no longer a regular starter](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/4511/History/James-Milner) for Liverpool, his mere presence at the club is most welcome given his aforementioned influence, and he showed with a [stellar performance](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2022/04/newcastle-0-1-liverpool-player-ratings/) against Newcastle on Saturday that he remains a very handy squad player.

Retaining his services for another year makes perfect sense, with his [fitness levels](https://www.goal.com/en/news/milner-ronaldo-fitness-secrets-liverpool-star-longevity/blt56d931c2bc547830) far superior to most players his age and his leadership still a massive part of the dressing room.

It feels like a no-brainer for all parties unless Milner wants to be a regular starter elsewhere, but given Liverpool’s current greatness, why would he want to go anywhere else?

***In other news, a pundit has dropped a worrying Liverpool claim. Read more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-news/liverpool-pundit-drops-worrying-mohamed-salah-contract-claim/).***