Walsall manager Jimmy Mullen has urged fans to be patient as the wait for new players continues at the Banks’s Stadium.

As it stands, the Saddlers have a severely depleted squad, after releasing 10 players at the end of the season, with Mullen last week stating that he had spoken to “around 20 players” in the view to them signing up for next season.

One player who was thought to be made an offer, Bournemouth defender Josh Gowling, opted to join Carlisle. The Saddlers had hoped to tie up some other deals by the start of this week.

Despite the wait, Mullen is keen to point out that the transfer window is still in its infancy and believes his patience will bear fruit.

He said: “It is time we started signing some players. But we have to make sure that the players we bring in are the right ones.

“Many players are on holiday at the moment or are mulling over offers from a number of clubs, including ourselves.

“I know the depth of squad I want to take in to the new season and rest assured this will be in place by the time we start the season.

“I am looking to build a squad of players that are our players. My main aim is to bring in players that are committed to playing for Walsall.”

“There is a rebuilding job to be done. Judge me on the players I bring in and the way my team performs.”