Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart will be disappointed if James Milner leaves.
Liverpool and Arsenal are both tracking the England midfielder, while City retain a slight hope that he could yet decide to stay.
Hart told the Daily Mail: "Personally, I am very close to James.
"I love having him around - not even to mention that he is a fantastic footballer.
"He is super-talented and doesn't get the respect or credit he deserves.
"I love working with him and if that were to continue, I would be happy - but that is his business, that is his life."