NEIL Lennon isn’t counting his chickens just yet on Mark Davies remaining a Wanderers player by the end of this month.

The midfielder’s representatives declared on Tuesday he would be remaining at the Macron until the end of the season, ending any lingering hopes of a deal with Sheffield Wednesday.

But Lennon is remaining somewhat circumspect on the news, knowing a reasonable offer for the 27-year-old could again take the situation out of his hands.

Davies was withdrawn from two matchday squads as a £750,000 move to Hillsborough was being completed. But when the Owls pulled out suddenly from negotiations, citing medical reasons, the former Wolves playmaker was left in a difficult spot.

He played 90 minutes in the 3-2 FA Cup win against Eastleigh on Tuesday night and has indicated he wants to remain and help the club avoid administration.

“He is unless someone else comes in,” Lennon reasoned, “which is good news for us.

“It might not be from a financial point of view, but from a footballing one it’s good to hear.

“But that may change over the next week or two.”

After looking at one point as if they would lose three of his crown jewels – Davies, Zach Clough and Josh Vela – Lennon is now pleased to say fears have calmed as interest from elsewhere has waned.

The coaching staff have been warned player sales remain a strong possibility despite the sale of land around the stadium providing some short-term investment, which will also enable them to agree payments on a £2.2million HMRC tax bill.

No transfer news for Lennon is good transfer news at the moment but he does not expect the impasse to last long.

“It has gone quiet,” he said. “But it may be a case of needs must, so I’d imagine my phone will start ringing over the course of the next fortnight.”

Lennon also reacted to the news of Monday’s High Court adjournment, which allows Wanderers some breathing space as they look for a new owner.

“It’s great news and it gives Trevor and the rest of the guys an opportunity to get some more investment in,” he said.

“It does ease the pressure a bit, but it’s something we can’t control.

“We will get drip fed the information as and when it comes.”