Barry Ferguson anticipates Lennon Miller, who has been linked to Celtic and Rangers, leaving Motherwell in January.
The commentator told Go Radio that he isn’t sure if the Gers will be able to pay the anticipated £4 million to sign the 18-year-old.
Additionally, he anticipates that teams in Italy and England will be prepared to wager on the highly regarded Scottish midfield player.
According to the Daily Record (20 November), Ferguson stated on Go Radio: “The £4 million valuation is fair on Lennon Miller.” He is permitted to play for Motherwell until the end of the season, but I believe he will be sold in January. To whom is that addressed? At that price, I’m going to venture a bet that a tonne of teams will be in for him. He has the capacity to play at the greatest level, in my opinion.
To be honest, he has been exceptional. In his brief professional tenure, he has accumulated a great deal of experience. It will be a significant choice. I do know that he is a sensible man with support from his family. They’ll decide what’s best for him. Is it possible for me to visit him at Rangers? Absolutely, I would. Is he affordable for the Rangers? I’m not sure.
Ferguson acknowledged, “I wouldn’t be too happy, of course,” in response to a question regarding his possible move to Celtic Park. You want talented young players to join your team, so I’d be amazed if Rangers and Celtic weren’t interested. Teams from the south will be present. He could easily play for Celtic or Rangers in Italy.
For Rangers, Lennon Miller joining Celtic would be devastating.
Given that Miller is one of Scotland’s most promising young players, the Gers would suffer a serious blow if he were to move to Celtic instead.
Miller, who is only eighteen, has already displayed incredible poise and skill, which suggests that he may flourish at a team like Celtic and see a sharp rise in value over the coming years.
Although the £4 million fee presently being discussed may seem exorbitant, given his potential, it is anticipated that he will be valued at 10 times that amount, or approximately £40 million, within the following three to four years.
Any club would be completely transformed by such a financial windfall, allowing for significant investing in the team or facilities.
It is a calculated move in the club’s long-term financial strategy if the Hoops sign the teenager since it would not only improve their team but also put them in a position to make a transfer profit in the future.
However, it’s still unclear how the Gers can afford to pay so much for a player who might not instantly enhance their starting lineup.
