'Doubts' cast over James Milner Liverpool future as Jurgen Klopp makes stance clear

Liverpool continue their quest for an unprecedented quadruple this week. They travel to Spain to take on Villarreal in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final tie on Tuesday night.

It comes on the back of a 1-0 win at Newcastle United on Saturday that maintained the Reds' pursuit of the Premier League title - and the news that manager Jurgen Klopp has extended his stay at Anfield until 2026.

With Klopp's future secured, Liverpool could now look to conclude negotiations with a number of players whose own contracts are running down. Plus, there's the little matter of the transfer window opening in the summer.

And with that in mind, here's a round-up of the latest Reds transfer news and gossip from around the globe.

James Milner

Goal

There have been 'initial talks' over a contract extension for James Milner but there are 'doubts' from both sides, according to this report.

Goal claim that Jurgen Klopp would like the 36-year-old midfielder to remain at Anfield beyond this season - and the Liverpool boss is said to have made that point to both the player and the club's incoming sporting director Julian Ward.

The report adds, however, that Milner is, at best, fifth choice in midfield following the rise of Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones.

Renato Sanches

Calciomercato

Rumoured Liverpool target Renato Sanches could be poised for a move to Serie A in the summer - if a new report from Italy is anything to go by.

The Reds have been linked with the Lille midfielder for some time but that ship may have sailed as AC Milan are said to be closing in on a move. Outlet Calciomercato claim that the San Siro outfit have been 'working for months' to complete a deal for the Portuguese, who is out of contract in 2023.

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