Boss on Miller situation

Crewe Alexandra manager David Artell has said that there has been ‘bits and pieces’ over the possibility of the available Shaun Miller leaving this summer but nothing concrete has materialised at his stage.

Artell believes that the transfer window remains quiet at the moment as players and their agents keep their options open and he understands that Miller is under no pressure to leave with 12 months of his contract still to run.

Miller, 31, only found his chances limited last season after Artell switched his formation more from 4-4-2 to 4-3-3 and the experienced striker is just three shy of 100 career goals.

The Crewe Alexandra manager told the club’s official website: “There has been one or two bit and pieces with Shaun but then there are enquires and then enquires.

“It is still relatively early in the transfer market and Shaun is away on holiday at the minute anyway. There is certainly no time scale on it and Shaun doesn’t have to go because he still has a year on his contract left.

The boss added: “We would be happy to have him and fighting for a place and with this one it is just a watching brief at the moment.”