The Guardian claims City are set to return to Aston Villa with an offer in the region of £24m for Milner ... although Villa want £30m for him.
City, who had a £20m bid for him rejected in May, will try one last time with a 'take it or leave it offer'.
The 24-year-old is on a £45,000-per-week deal. City would be in a position to offer double that sum.