The former Leeds United wide-man is likely to cost Liverpool at least £5 million, a figure that Benitez is apparently willing to match. Kevin Keegan will be keen to hold onto his big players but without the funds that he thought would be available to him, he may be tempted to cash in on Milner.
I personally think Milner is a decent player in a decent team. I don't feel that he has what it takes to improve Liverpool and I think Benitez needs to be aiming higher, with all due respect to Milner. I Aston Villa may make a move for the 22-year old, considering they are likely to lose one of their top midfielders in Gareth Barry.