Liverpool goal Lennon Miller’s subsequent membership should instantly provide him a shot at first-team soccer.
That’s the view of the midfielder’s father Lee, who had spells in England with Middlesbrough and Carlisle throughout his personal enjoying days.
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The Reds have been maintaining tabs on the promising Motherwell midfielder and are reportedly able to pay round £8.3million to carry the 18-year-old to Anfield.
Following the profitable acquisition of starlets Harvey Elliott and Ben Doak, Liverpool are looking out for his or her subsequent youthful funding.
However the Premier League leaders have competitors for his signature within the type of Brighton, Newcastle and Southampton, who’re additionally monitoring the Scotland Underneath-21 worldwide.
Serie A golf equipment have likewise turned their consideration to Miller following Italy turning into a breeding floor for Scottish expertise lately.
Talking on The Heat Up podcast, retired striker Lee admits he has reservations over a possible transfer to Anfield if his son will not be thrust into the first-team image.
He additionally concedes that Italy may present his son with the proper platform to flourish very similar to compatriots Lewis Ferguson, Che Adams, Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour.
“It is a completely different time,” he mentioned. “Italy is Scottish gamers, particularly midfielders, proper now and for no matter cause they’re getting them throughout there and truly enjoying them.
“It is a actually good choice – the pathway is attention-grabbing.”
“For me, my recommendation is it is advisable to be enjoying,” he added. “His subsequent transfer is so essential to play and develop.
“He doesn’t wish to go and play within the Underneath 23s and construct himself up, he’s a first-team participant now.
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“Individuals are respecting him for that, his teammates are respecting him for that so it’s a tough one.
“He’s loving enjoying at Motherwell, he loves being there however it is going to finally come the place he has to go to additional his profession.”
Liverpool scouts are believed to have been impressed by Miller’s performances thus far forward of a possible transfer in 2025.
The midfielder has made 59 appearances for Motherwell, registering 5 targets within the course of.
This season he has made 22 appearances already, scoring 4 targets and bagging 5 assists in all competitions.
And regardless of his tender age, Miller has captained the membership on his final six outings.
That included carrying the armband in opposition to Scottish giants Rangers within the League Cup.
