Walsall accept Tom Bradshaw's written transfer request

Walsall have reluctantly accepted striker Tom Bradshaw's written transfer request.

The Saddlers club turned down a £250,000 bid from Rotherham at the end of last month, while newly-promoted Sky Bet Championship rivals Barnsley have had a similar offer rebuffed. Other clubs are also reportedly interested in the Wales international.

"Tom Bradshaw has (on Wednesday) submitted a written transfer request outlining his desire to leave Walsall Football Club," read a statement on the Saddlers website.

"The 23-year-old signed an improved two-year contract last summer and the club have attempted to renegotiate a further enhanced contract in order to keep Tom at the Banks's Stadium beyond next season.

"However, Tom has made his desire to leave abundantly clear, rejecting any offer of a new contract, which expires in June 2017, stating that he seeks Championship football in order to enhance his international career.

"While the club is disappointed with Tom's stance given that it has played an instrumental part in his development, which has culminated in him achieving full Welsh honours during his time here, the club have reluctantly accepted his request, but have reiterated to Tom and his representatives that no player will leave Walsall FC unless the club's valuation is met.

"The club will be making no further comment."

Bradshaw, who joined Walsall from Shrewsbury for an undisclosed fee in June 2014, has scored has scored 40 goals in 87 appearances in his two seasons with the Midlands club.

Walsall missed out on promotion last season when losing to Barnsley in the League One play-off semi-finals.