Lennon Miller is Scottish football’s rising star.
The Motherwell midfielder has developed into a proper talent at Fir Park and has shown firsthand how he can hurt Celtic during clashes between the two clubs recently.
Miller, 18, has also led the Steelmen out as captain this term including in their recent Premier Sports Cup semi-final clash with Rangers at Hampden.
Manager Stuart Kettlewell has shown just how much faith in the kid he has by handing him 18 appearances already where he has netted four goals and provided three assists.
The playmaker has a long, successful career ahead of him and it has already been suggested that the Hoops should take a serious look at the youngster as a bargain signing at £4million with a sizeable profit in mind down the line.
Just recently Chris Sutton advised Celtic to keep tabs on Lennon Miller.
Simon Donnelly has also urged Celts to make a move for the teen who would be a valuable asset to have in future.
But now, Motherwell chief executive Brian Caldwell has outlined the plan for the club to keep hold of their star man.
What Motherwell’s chief executive has said about Lennon Miller
The experienced board member – formerly at St Mirren and then with Shrewsbury – feels ‘Well are in no rush to cash-in on their talisman and can keep hold of him even if Celtic move.
He did, however, acknowledge that Miller will eventually depart Fir Park for a higher level, but only for the right price.
“We are all realistic to realise there will come a time when Lennon will move on. He is an extremely talented player who we all see every week,” Caldwell told the club’s website.
Celtic are interested in Miller who also has Premier League suitors
“But that time will only come when the deal is right for the club and the player. We have a really good relationship with his agent. We spoke only last week.
“We’re not in a rush to sell Lennon, we don’t need to sell him.
“But it’s not all about us, it’s about Lennon too. He is playing games every week which is the most important thing for his development and if he continues to develop the way he is we understand for his own development he’d probably need to go to a higher level, potentially.
“We need to bide our time and make sure when that time comes it’s the right deal for the club and the player.”
Premier League clubs, including Southampton, as well as Rangers have been linked with a move for Miller in recent weeks.
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