Liverpool have secured the signing of Manchester City’s James Milner on a free transfer, the club have confirmed.

The Reds have agreed personal terms with Milner, who will sign for #LFC upon the expiry of his contract on July 1 pic.twitter.com/CsPcUeMo9y

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) June 4, 2015

The 29-year-old England international will join Liverpool upon expiry of his contract on July 1. He becomes the first major signing of the club in the summer transfer window.

Milner is a versatile player who can play in multiple positions and known for his tremendous work rate. Getting him on a free transfer seems a cracking piece of business from Liverpool.

The England international graduated from the famous Leeds United academy and spent quality years at Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Manchester City.

He was one of the most consistent performers in the star studded City squad and managed over 140 league appearances in his five years stay at the club. Let us take a look at some of the reactions from the Liverpool fans regarding this deal expressed on Twitter: 

Very happy with the signing of James Milner. Above our current station really. #LFC — Jack Lusby (@jacklusby_) June 4, 2015

Hames Milner.

— Šai (@TheEngancheRole) June 4, 2015

Steven Gerrard he is not, but James Milner a fantastic addition for #LFC. — Simon Peach (@SimonPeach) June 4, 2015

Very good start to the transfer window, James Milner signs for Liverpool on a free transfer. Great business.

— Joseph Musker (@Musker_LFC) June 4, 2015

Milner is perfect signing for #LFC following Steven Gerrard’s departure. Far from like-for-like but has experience sorely lacking at Anfield

— Richard Buxton (@RichardBuxton_) June 4, 2015