Celtic told to make transfer move for star Rangers can't afford as ace would come with 'absolutely no doubt'

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers at full time after the 3-0 win over Motherwell at Fir Park. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers at full time after the 3-0 win over Motherwell at Fir Park. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers at full time after the 3-0 win over Motherwell at Fir Park. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group) | SNS Group
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has been advised to make a January transfer swoop for an SPFL starlet

Celtic centenary hero Peter Grant has advised his former club to make a January swoop for a player who has been deemed ‘too expensive’ for Glasgow rivals Rangers.

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With the winter transfer window not due to open for another two months yet, Brendan Rodgers will undoubtedly be keen to strengthen his squad again and Grant reckons he should be going after Motherwell attacking midfielder Lennon Miller who is “more than capable” of forcing his way into the Hoops first-team on current form.

The Scotland under-21 international impressed again for the Steelment during their 3-0 loss to the Parkhead side on Sunday and with the club in a strong financial position, Rodgers has been told to snap up the teenager despite the midfield area arguably being one of their strongest positions.

Still just 17, the Wishaw born star is tipped to be Scotland's next big star after sparkling in his debut season at Fir Park. A player that plays with such maturity, it is no surprise he has been linked to a host of big clubs. TransferMarkt rates his market value at £1million.Still just 17, the Wishaw born star is tipped to be Scotland's next big star after sparkling in his debut season at Fir Park. A player that plays with such maturity, it is no surprise he has been linked to a host of big clubs. TransferMarkt rates his market value at £1million.
Still just 17, the Wishaw born star is tipped to be Scotland's next big star after sparkling in his debut season at Fir Park. A player that plays with such maturity, it is no surprise he has been linked to a host of big clubs. TransferMarkt rates his market value at £1million. | SNS Group

Speaking on the Go Radio Football Show, Grant admitted: “I said to you last year I thought he should have gone to the Euro finals, Lennon Miller. I thought Celtic, Rangers for signing him, for sure. He’s more than capable of playing in those teams, and I agree, he’s more than capable of playing in the Celtic team or the Rangers team at this moment in time.

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“There is absolutely no doubt of that. I’m not sure Rangers could afford him, and it’s probably Celtic’s strongest area at this minute in time. So maybe he’s saying to himself, well, if he’s going somewhere, his next step may be that he continues playing.

“I genuinely think, a bit like Luke McCowan, if you go to Celtic it’s up to to grab it. It doesn’t matter where you came from. I know he’s only 18 years of age and you’ve got to learn the European games but you can only learn when you’re involved in them.”

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What’s previously been said about Lennon Miller joining Celtic

Miller was first linked with the Scottish champions almost 12 months ago after his breakthrough season at Fir Park. At just 18, he remains one of the hottest young prospects in Scottish football and has amassed over 50 first-team appearances for the Steelmen.

Capped 16 times at youth level for Scotland, Miller undoubtedly has a bright future ahead of him. With that in mind, GlasgowWorld takes a look at what has been been said about Miller moving to one of Glasgow’s big two.

Michael Stewart: “Lennon Miller is a quality player. At Motherwell, there is a ceiling price in terms of what would be paid. In a couple of years time, say he was playing in a different country or a different league, that value is going to be through the roof I would imagine.”

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Charlie Mulgrew: “What a player. Level-headed boy. Comes from a good family as well. If I was Celtic or Rangers I would sign him now and have him in the team. What a player he is.

Barry Ferguson: “Talking from a Rangers point of view, young Lennon Miller. I think he’s ready. The boy’s ready to go and play, there’s no doubt about it and if I’m Rangers, I’m all over the top of that.”

Jim Duffy: “The one I think everyone would be talking about for the clubs would be Lennon Miller at Motherwell. I think at 17 years of age he is the one I think that there’ll be a host of clubs looking at him, including Celtic and Rangers.”

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