Millwall star Jed Wallace might have played his last game for the club amid interest from West Bromwich Albion, Nottingham Forest and Premier League strugglers Leeds United, manager Gary Rowett tells London News Online.
They say actions speak louder than words.
And you didn’t need a PHD in psychology to tell you, as Wallace walked over to the away end after Millwall’s 1-0, final day defeat to Bournemouth and soaked up the adulation from an adoring crowd, a look of unfiltered emotion etched upon his face, it certainly felt like a farewell.
It is no secret that Wallace’s contract expires on July 1st.
According to the Express and Star, a West Brom side crying out for a dash of ‘flair’ – to borrow Steve Bruce’s own expression – are hoping to sign Wallace on what could be one of this summer’s best bargain signings.
Nottingham Forest and Leeds United are also fans of a man who, during half a decade at the Den, has sometimes almost single-handedly turned a rather modest Millwall side into genuine promotion contenders.
“I don’t know. I think it’s him saying there is a possibility of (leaving),” Rowett sighs.
“He’s earned the right with his performances, over a long period of time. He’s a top-quality Championship player who, I know, can play at different levels of the game.
“He’ll have options. The chances are he might not be here next season. If he is, fabulous – that’s one less problem to worry about. But if he’s not then big boots to fill.
“Good luck to him. I gave him a big hug in there. He’s been fabulous for me. He has got Premier League quality and, on a free transfer, there will be a hell of a lot of teams looking at him.”
Millwall’s long-serving winger, entering his prime at the age of 28, has reached double figures for assists in two of the last three seasons.
Should Jesse Marsch’s Leeds succumb to the very real threat of relegation, there would certainly be worse signings as they prepare for life back in the Championship, particularly with the potential departure of Raphinha opening up a void on the right-hand side of the attack.
