As the Saddlers squad continue to prepare for this weekend's season-opening game, Walsall manager Jon Whitney has spoken to the press and confirmed that he will sit down with Anorthosis Famagusta forward Andreas Makris later today in the hope of agreeing terms on a club-record transfer.
Speaking to Express & Star correspondent Joseph Masi, Jon said; "He's at the club today. He's having a medical and I'm talking to him about personal terms to see if there is something we can do.
"I needed to get him over here and have a look at him in person. I've spoken to him several times and all his character references are really good. I like what he's about. He's one we can develop. He's one who can score goals but I need to know that the deal is right and that he can actually score goals in League One for me.
"I need to have a look at him today, see what he is like through the medical and see what he is like with the lads in the gym and see him in person because when he's over in Cyprus and I'm speaking to him, it's different.
"I'll be chatting to him at length today for a couple of hours, seeing what his plans are and whether he is interested in pursuing his career with Walsall."
SOURCE | EXPRESS & STAR