Louis Laing's away to forge a career in midfield
Laing (23) was jettisoned on January 31, having only just returned to Fir Park following a six-month loan deal at English League Two side Notts County.
McGhee said: “This is what Louis wanted.
“Louis is a bit of an enigma. He looks like a centre half but he is not a centre half.
“He is not a great defender or header of the ball.
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Hide Ad“But technically he has a lot of ability at his feet and he’s a great athlete.
“We saw the potential in him to be a midfield player.
“He wants to go off and pursue a career in midfield.
“We respect that decision and so have let him go.”