Manuel Pellegrini has told James Milner to meet Manchester City halfway as their contract negotiations continue to drag on . The England midfielder , who joined the club from Aston Villa for £26million in 2010 , is stalling over a new deal with the Premier League champions and his future at the Etihad appears to be increasingly uncertain . Milner , 29 , is reluctant to commit to what could be the last big contract of his career while he still has concerns over his first-team opportunities at City . He will be a free agent in the summer and has been linked with Arsenal and Liverpool , as well as a number of clubs in Italy and Spain . James Milner is a versatile and popular member of City 's squad but talks of a new deal have hit the rocks . Pellegrini had been hopeful that Milner ’ s situation would be resolved by now but seemed less optimistic when asked about it on Friday . The City boss indicated that the ball is in Milner ’ s court and the club are unlikely to improve their offer . ‘ I don ’ t have any news about James Milner , ’ he said . ‘ To decide to sign a contract you need both parties to agree it . We will see what happens from now until the end of the season . Manuel Pellegrini has asked Milner to meet the club in the middle after the factions have reached an impasse . ‘ Maybe City have already offered all that the club can offer . Maybe it ’ s not about more money , maybe there are different things to sign a new contract . ‘ You must ask James what is happening with him . I hope he will find an arrangement , but you can not talk about City only . ’
Milner is stalling over a new deal and will be a free agent in 2010 . Arsenal , Liverpool and clubs in Italy and Spain are interested . The England international joined in a £26m deal from Aston Villa in summer .