Milner Deal Held Up

Last updated : 13 August 2010 By Footy Mad - Editor

The deal has been on the cards for three months, but now the problem is down to Stephen Ireland digging in his heels over a proposed move in the opposite direction to Aston Villa.

According to the Daily Mail, Ireland is demanding a whopping £2million exit payment from the club.

Aston Villa will let Milner move to City in exchange for Ireland plus £18m cash.

But is currently on £72,000-aweek and he wants compensation for the wage cut.