Neil Harris is searching the market for a defender after admitting Mark Beevers is set to leave Millwall this summer.

The Barnsley-born centre-back was an integral member of Harris’ squad last season as the Lions came to within one game of securing Championship football.

However, his contract at the Den is due to expire at the end of June and Harris admits his future may lie elsewhere.

The Millwall manager also insisted the club were searching for Beevers’ potential replacement.

“Mark has done exceptionally well for us, especially in the second-half of last season,” Harris said.

“He is a northern-based lad who has given good service to us and he has made no secret over the course of the last 12 months that his future probably lies up north.

“We're busy looking at trying to replace Mark in the centre-half positions and we will work tirelessly to not only make sure we get the right player, but as ever to get the right character to continue that team spirit.”

Harris, 38, also said he was hopeful of signing a winger in the near future.

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