A statement from the PFA regarding James Milner
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"The PFA, who represent James Milner, are disappointed that information regarding James' request for a move, and the circumstances surrounding it, have come to the public's attention, and we feel we have no option but to respond.
"The facts are that James' transfer request was actually handed in on Wednesday 20th August, at which point it was asked by Newcastle United to keep the matter private.
"The request was given because the player was looking for an improvement on his contract that reflected his development and his value to the club. There is a meeting between the owner and all relevant people at the club today when we believed James request was to be discussed.
"To clarify the situation, James did sign a contract 12 months ago. However this agreement was reached with the club nearly 12 months previous at the point in which Newcastle had agreed to sell James to Aston Villa on transfer deadline day 2006 before canceling the agreement at the 11th hour.
"Since then he has played over 80 games for Newcastle United. All James wanted was a deal that reflected his development and that was in-line with Newcastle United's transfer valuation of him.
"Whilst James does have three years left on his current agreement. It is common practice that when a young player signs a long-term contract, this is reviewed and improved on a regular basis with a player's development but equally it protects the club's position in regard to their transfer value.
"Although the transfer request was handed in seven days ago James has been professional in keeping the matter private whilst giving strong performances for Newcastle United."
Mick McGuire, Deputy Chief Executive
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