HITC Sport understands in-demand winger hands in transfer request.
Motherwell’s Marvin Johnson scores their first goal
Motherwell star Marvin Johnson has handed in a transfer request at Fir Park to alert a host of clubs to his availability, HITC Sport understands from sources close to the club.
Oxford United have been chasing Johnson all summer and have seen a couple of bids rejected for the 25-year-old as they look to bring him to the Kassam Stadium.
Motherwell’s Marvin Johnson (L) in action with Celtic’s Efe Ambrose
Johnson has made an official transfer request for personal and family reasons and it remains to be seen if Motherwell will accept the request.
Johnson has been a revelation for Motherwell since joining the club from Kidderminster Harriers in January 2015 and his progress has not gone unnoticed among clubs in England and Scotland.
The tricky winger has started the new season in stunning form with four goals and four assists in nine games to fuel further interest in Johnson.
The likes of Celtic, Rangers, Hearts and Queens Park Rangers have been credited with an interest in Johnson after watching him in action on a regular basis.
Motherwell’s Marvin Johnson (L) in action with Celtic’s Stuart Armstrong
Oxford aimed to try and steal a march on their rivals by tabling an offer for Johnson, but Motherwell turned down the offer as they battle to keep the 25-year-old.
Motherwell are expecting further interest in Johnson before the close of the transfer window and news that Johnson is seeking a move is set to see his suitors step up their interest in the skilful wideman.
Rangers’ Tom Walsh in action with Motherwell’s Marvin Johnson
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