Liverpool target £8m-rated son of ex-EFL star but has transfer condition
Liverpool target Lennon Miller's next club must immediately offer him a chance in first-team football.
That is the opinion of the midfielder's father, Lee, who spent time in England with Middlesbrough and Carlisle during his playing days.
The Reds have been keeping an eye on the promising Motherwell midfielder and are reportedly willing to pay around £8.3m to bring the 18-year-old to Anfield.
After the successful acquisition of stars Harvey Elliott and Ben Doak, Liverpool They are looking for their next youth investment.
But the Premier League leaders have competition for his signature: Brighton, Newcastle and Southamptonwho also follow the Scottish under-21 international.
Serie A clubs have also turned their attention to Miller after Italy became a breeding ground for Scottish talent in recent years.
speaking in The warm-up podcastRetired striker Lee admits he has reservations about a possible move to Anfield if his son does not break into the first team picture.
He also admits that Italy could provide his son with the perfect platform to prosper, as did his compatriots Lewis Ferguson, Che Adams, Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour.
“It's a different time,” he said. “Italy are looking at the Scottish players, especially the midfielders, at the moment and for some reason they are taking them there and really playing them.
“It's a very good option; the path is interesting.”
“For me, my advice is that you have to play,” he added. “His next move is very important to play and develop.
“He doesn't want to play in the Under 23 category and improve, now he is a first team player.
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“People respect him for that, his teammates respect him for that, so it's tough.
“He loves playing at Motherwell, he loves being there, but eventually there will come a time when he will have to go to further his career.”
Liverpool scouts are believed to have been impressed by Miller's performances so far ahead of a possible move in 2025.
The midfielder has made 59 appearances for Motherwell and has scored five goals in the process.
This season he has already made 22 appearances, scoring four goals and providing five assists in all competitions.
And despite his tender age, Miller has captained the club in his last six outings.
That included wearing the armband against Scottish giants Rangers in the League Cup.
