article_snippet: Manuel Pellegrini has told Milner to meet Manchester City halfway as their contract negotiations continue to drag on.
article_snippet: Milner, 29, is reluctant to commit to what could be the last big contract of the Premier League career while the Premier League still has concerns over the Premier League first-team opportunities at Manchester City.
article_snippet: Milner is a versatile and popular member of Manchester City's squad but talks of a new deal have hit the rocks .
article_snippet: the Premier League had been hopeful that Milner’s situation would be resolved by now but seemed less optimistic when asked about Milner’s situation on Friday.
article_snippet: The City boss indicated that the ball is in Milner’s court and the club are unlikely to improve their offer.
article_snippet: I don’t have any news about Milner,’ the Premier League said.
article_snippet: the Premier League has asked Milner to meet the club in the middle after the factions have reached an impasse .
highlights_snippet: Milner is stalling over a new deal and will be a free agent in summer .
  