THE agent representing Marvin Johnson has defended the winger's contract talks with Kidderminster Harriers.

Gino Culbertson, from Excel Management and Promotions, has said in a statement the out of contract 22-year-old is happy at Aggborough and that discussions with chairman Mark Serrell have reached an advanced stage.

He also urged the club to prove how much they value him by coming to an ‘mutually agreeable agreement’.

This comes in response to assistant boss Gary Whild, who urged the wideman to make up his mind over signing on the dotted line for Kidderminster.

Culbertson also reveals the attacking midfielder has been watched by Crewe Alexandra and that several other clubs in the Conference Premier have made enquires about him.

Since his arrival in January of 2011 for a four-figure fee, Johnson has wowed fans with his dashing displays but has struggled for consistency.

The statement says: "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.

"The improvement to Marvin’s current contract was very nominal and after lengthy discussions with the chairman this week, he suggested a slightly improved offer which he had to ratify with the manager.

"We have had enquiries by other Conference Premier clubs, but 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 reasonable deal to afford a decent standard of living.

"While we appreciate he is not the finished article and has a way to go, his ability is without question and he can become an exceptional talent, so really it is now up to the club to prove they value him as a player and hopefully come to an amicable and mutually agreeable agreement.

"We represent several players at the club with whom we have had a good relationship which has always been based upon professionalism and transparency."