MARVIN Johnson is happy at Kidderminster Harriers and talks over a new deal are at an advanced stage, according to the player’s agent.
The 22-year-old winger is out of contract at Aggborough and is attracting interest from League One Crewe Alexandra as well as several unnamed Conference Premier clubs.
Harriers are keen to keep hold of the player they paid a four-figure fee to Romulus for in January 2011, and assistant manager Gary Whild issued a plea to Johnson to make his mind up over his future.
However, agent Gino Culbertson, from Excel Management and Promotions, urged the club to prove how much they value him by coming to a ‘mutually agreeable agreement’.
Culbertson said: “Marvin joined Kidderminster on a fairly low deal as he had to, in the words of the club, ‘prove himself’ at this level, which no one can deny he has done and more.
“He is a big favourite of the fans and one of the most exciting players at this level and, clearly, he has great potential.
“Furthermore, it is common knowledge that, due to his performances, a number of clubs have been monitoring him during the season, including Crewe, although I am not aware of them making any direct approach for him.
“Marvin is happy at Kidderminster and while he is not asking for the world, like any player with a family to support, needs a fair and
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