Brighton & Hove Albion are readying a free agent swoop for a long-time member of the midfield setup at Premier League rivals Liverpool, according to reports.
The player in question? James Milner.
As per a report from transfer expert David Ornstein, the Seagulls have identified the versatile Milner as a prime summer target, amid ongoing efforts to add further depth and experience to Roberto De Zerbi’s squad.
This comes with the former Manchester City man, now 37, set to see his terms at Anfield come to an end upon the season’s close.
Burnley, meanwhile, are also interested in Milner, but Brighton are viewed as clear frontrunners for his signature, ‘determined’ to beat out the competition to land the veteran midfielder.
🚨 EXCL: Brighton preparing move to sign James Milner as free agent. 37yo’s Liverpool contract expires this summer + #BHAFC determined to secure former England midfielder. Burnley also among suitors but Roberto De Zerbi’s men favourites @TheAthleticFC #LFC https://t.co/c0qQuz8YOJ
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) April 28, 2023
News of the Seagulls’ move for Milner, of course, comes fresh off news of the coastal club tying up another deal with a view to the summer.
EXCLUSIVE: Brighton are closing in on deal to sign Brazilian striker João Pedro from Watford. 🚨🔵🇧🇷 #BHAFC
Understand there’s an agreement in principle, it’s set to be signed soon as club sources confirm.
Personal terms agreed, long term deal in place.
Here we go soon! pic.twitter.com/lCMJnLrwdO
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 27, 2023
