The Sunday Mirror reckons this paves the way for Man Utd to make a move for the youngster in the Summer, as any deal before may have encountered problems, especially as Ferguson's transfer dealings are currently under scrutiny.
This comes after they dismissed any speculation in them being interested in signing Milner.
Meanwhile, Milner has been called up to the England U-19 squad to face The Netherlands. Milner will play the friendly game in Harderwijk, Holland, on February 17th, just before Leeds face Manchester United at Old Trafford in the league.