text: James Milner intends to play a waiting game until the end of the season before making a final decision on his Manchester City future. The England midfielder has interest from Liverpool with Brendan Rodgers keen to fill the vacuum created by Steven Gerrard’s departure. However, Milner is frustrated by reports suggesting that he has already outlined a move to Anfield. While City head into Sunday’s Manchester derby trailing neighbours United in the league for first time since November 2013, Milner is keen to ensure that City finish the season as strongly as possible. Manchester City midfielder James Milner will make a decision over his future at the end of the season . Milner, pictured after Manchester City's 2-1 defeat by Crystal Palace, is weighing up his options . His present deal expires in June and his future has been clouded in uncertainty since contract negotiations reached deadlock in December. Only last month, manager Manuel Pellegrini described him as a 'phenomenon' and English football’s 'most complete player' in a clear attempt to persuade him to stay at the Etihad. 'Milner is a phenomenon, a guy with big balls and a heart this big,' said Pellegrini. 'I hope he stays. If he doesn’t, it will be because there’s an important offer [from elsewhere].' Milner though has made just 13 Premier League starts from 31 games - less than Jesus Navas, Yaya Toure, David Silva, Samir Nasri, Fernandinho and Fernando - and wants more regular football. Brendan Rodgers is keen for Milner, pictured in 2012, to help fill the void left by the outgoing Steven Gerrard . Liverpool began their pursuit of Milner almost 12 months ago and a move to Merseyside would tick many boxes. Milner would not have to uproot his young family from their home in Hale and would be offered the chance to play in his favoured central midfield position. As a free transfer, he will command a deal that matches or exceeds his current £120,000 a week salary at City. Arsenal and Everton have also expressed interest while Inter Milan, Roma and Valencia are also in the race for his signature. Milner will not make a firm choice though until after City’s final game of the campaign against Southampton for what could be the last major contract of his career.
target: Manchester City midfielder James Milner is out of contract in the summer .
  Milner will not be rushed into making final decision over his future .
  Brendan Rodgers has lined up Milner to fill void left by Steven Gerrard .
  Arsenal and Everton are also keen on signing Milner in summer .