Walsall boss Chris Hutchings is ready to offer trialist Matt Richards a permanent stay at the Banks's Stadium.
Hutchings to offer full-back permanent deal
Walsall boss Chris Hutchings is ready to offer trialist Matt Richards a permanent stay at the Banks's Stadium.
The 24-year-old, who primarily operates at left-back, has impressed over the past week and featured in Saturday's final pre-season game against Hereford.
Richards could pen a deal this week, making him eligible to line up against Brighton at the Withdean on Saturday, a club where he has enjoyed three separate loan spells over the last two years.
Hutchings told the
Express and Star: "I'm interested in Matt because he's a good player. We'll have a little chat and see what irons he's got in the fire and go from there.
"I've seen him at left back, he's played wide left and in central midfield and I knew he could play in all three positions. I felt he showed a composed performance on Saturday."
Should he bring Richards to the Banks's Stadium on a permanent deal, Hutchings, who is happy with the way pre-season has gone, insists he would not re-enter the transfer market before this weekend unless injury strikes his squad.
