6) Milner would be desperate to prove that he can cut it at an elite club, and that he’s more than a utility man…
When Liverpool signed Daniel Sturridge, many questioned why they were bothering to spend money on somebody deemed not good enough for Chelsea. But with a point to prove, Sturridge flourished at Anfield because he was given responsibility and deployed in a pivotal central position instead of out wide. Milner isn’t used in his favourite position either, and a move to Liverpool could give him the chance to prove just how good he potentially is.

