Millwall boss expecting summer interest in Zian Flemming – with MLS transfer link emerging

Millwall head coach Neil Harris is expecting summer enquiries for Zian Flemming.

The 25-year-old Amsterdam-born attacker was linked with San Jose Earthquakes this week.

The MLS transfer window closed on Tuesday and does not re-open until July 18.

Flemming was the subject of four bids from Burnley last summer, which would have been a new club record outgoing transfer fee, that were rejected by the Lions .

The number 10 scored 15 goals in his maiden campaign in England and has 13 goal involvements this time around, netting eight times

“That’s the first I know about America,” Harris told the South London Press, when asked about the rumours of San Jose being admirers of Flemming.

“There was a lot of interest in Zian last summer and rightly so, off the back of the season he had. He hasn’t quite hit those levels this year – but the form of the team has been detrimental to some individuals.

“Zian is a top lad and a very, very good lad at the level. He is an unbelievably good professional.

“I’ve really enjoyed working with him so far and would love to carry on working with him.

“But I also understand that a lot happens at a football club over a period of time. As always with Millwall Football Club – I’m fully aware of it – we have sold players in my tenure, we have bought players and we have turned down bids for players.

“I expect interest in players over the summer – whether that is people wanting to take someone on a free, players wanting to leave or they (a club) want to come in and bid for our players…I’m sure they will.

“I’m sure Zian will be one that gains interest.

“As always, for me, I find it really simple. What is best for the player, for sure, what is best for the team but, ultimately, what is best for the football club. The football club comes first – it always has done and always will do.”