Cuellar: Milner is not irreplaceable

03 August 2010 17:30
Aston Villa defender Carlos Cuellar admits Manchester City target James Milner is "top class" - but says he is 'replaceable' at Villa Park.[LNB] The England midfielder has been consistently linked with a move away from Villa Park this summer, with City still interested in him despite having a bid rebuffed.[LNB]Milner has suggested previously that he could seek pastures new and manager Martin O'Neill admitted he would sell the player for the right price.[LNB]The situation appears to have been smoothed over a little after talks between the two men, but with City reportedly planning a £30million offer the Midlands club are set to be tested again.[LNB]Spanish centre-back Cuellar insisted he would be pleased if Milner decided to remain at Villa, but claims a replacement could be found.[LNB]"We have been training exactly the same because we are a team," Cuellar told Sky Sports News. "We don't depend on one player. Of course he is coming with us and he is just one more like me.[LNB]"Of course, he is top class, one of the best in the Premier League and we need him.[LNB]"But if he is going to leave, we will replace him with another good player."

Source: Team_Talk