Motherwell boss Michael Wimmer confirms major Bundesliga interest in Celtic and Rangers-linked Lennon Miller
The teenager isn't short of options in the summer
RUN OF THE MILL Motherwell boss Michael Wimmer confirms major Bundesliga interest in Celtic and Rangers-linked Lennon Miller
MOTHERWELL boss Michael Wimmer has revealed he's had talks with Bundesliga clubs over Lennon Miller.
PFA Scotland's Young Player of the Year is already being trailed by Strasbourg, Udinese, Rangers, Celtic and Premier League outfits among others across Europe.
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Lennon Miller after being crowned Young Player of the Year
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He's on the radar of clubs across Europe
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Now German gaffer Wimmer has told SunSport clubs in his homeland are also taking a big interest in Miller, 18, as he enters the final year of his Fir Park deal.
He said: 'I know the Bundesliga, I know many clubs and sporting directors there.
'And, of course, some teams in Germany ask me about him.
"I am coach, I am manager, I'm not an agent for Lennon — but if the German club is asking me about him then I give an honest answer.
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'I say he is a guy which, if he fits to the right club, then he can play in the Bundesliga.
'Lennon has so many skills. He has unbelievable composure on the ball.
'And with 70 games in the Scottish Premiership at 18, he is physically prepared for the next step.'
Meanwhile, Well skipper Paul McGinn has signed a new one-year deal.
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The 34-year-old has made only 12 appearances this season due to injury.
He said: 'This season has been disappointing from a personal perspective, but I'm feeling great now.'
Boss Wimmer added: 'Paul and I have had lots of chats, and there's no doubt in my mind he'll improve the team by being in it.'
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