Walsall manager Jon Whitney has confirmed that he has held discussions with several clubs as he looks to secure the future of several of the Saddlers loan stars including Zeli Ismail of Bury, Tyler Roberts of West Bromwich Albion and Dan Agyei of Burnley.
Jon, who was speaking via the Express & Star, said; "Talks have started regarding the loan players. I had a good chat with Chris Lucketti after the Bury game. But it’s just words at the moment. And of course I have spoken to several people regarding the players we have currently got. But I’ve also spoken to other players in case a Plan B is needed.
"That is what you have got to do. You have to start early with recruitment. The agents started calling about three weeks ago. I understand they need to earn a living. These things rarely go smoothly and get done on the first day. Deals will probably get done at the last minute. But that is what we are here for – that is part of the enjoyment."