Wolves turn down Black Cats bid for Miller
Wolves have confirmed an undisclosed seven-figure Sunderland offer for striker Kenny Miller has been turned down by the Molineux board.
Scotland frontman Miller, who is currently on the transfer list at his own request, scored 20 goals last season and the Black Cats, who are preparing to embark on a Premiership campaign following promotion recently, were prompted to lodge a seven-figure offer.
But Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey said: “We’ve been very pleased with Kenny’s efforts over the past season, he worked hard and scored 20 goals.
“The cost of finding a 20-goal replacement would be far greater than what Sunderland have offered and furthermore, the cost to any Premier League club trying to buy a striker of Kenny’s age, experience, international status and goalscoring abilities would be greater than what is now on the table.
“The manager’s had meetings with Kenny, and the player has indicated he wishes to stay on the transfer list.
“We’re aware he’ll be out of contract next summer but unless we receive an acceptable offer, one that would enable us to buy a suitable replacement, we would prefer to keep him here and see him score goals for us next season.
“If he does that and helps us win promotion and becomes a Bosman player at the end of the season, then as far as I am concerned, that is better than accepting a cheap sum now.”
