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Kenny Jackett, first team coach Rob Edwards and goalkeeping coach Pat Mountain were keen observers during last night's game at the Banks's Stadium between Walsall and Shrewsbury Town - but who were they watching?

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However there were plenty of other players on show who might fit the bill as the club continue to plan for next season.

Here are five players that could be on the radar:

1) Sullay Kaikai

The goal-scoring winger has been sensational for Micky Mellon's men this season despite their lowly league position. Palace regard the 20-year-old very highly and are rumoured to be negotiating a new long term contract for the midfielder.

With success at League One level, Alan Pardew may now be tempted to loan the starlet to a Championship club next season.

With Jordan Graham not expected to return until October at the earliest and Michal Zyro a major doubt for any game time in 2016/17, a loan deal for Kaikai would appear to make a lot of sense.

2) Jayson Leutwiler

Perhaps not one of the names at the top of the list, but a move for the former Middlesbrough keeper could be a shrewd signing.

With Emiliano Martinez set to return to parent club Arsenal, an approach for the out-of-contract Leutwiler is a very realistic possibility.

The 27-year-old would act as an excellent number two behind Carl Ikeme and with goalkeeping coach Pat Mountain in attendance, a summer move could be on the cards.

3) Tom Bradshaw

Bradshaw will be one of the hottest names of the summer, with plenty of potential suitors primed to make offers for the Walsall striker.

A lot could depend on what division the Saddlers play their football in next season.

One would expect Bradshaw to leave the Banks's if Jon Whitney's men fail to reach the Championship.

Kenny Jackett has gone on record stating he is desperate to land a striker this summer.

Bradshaw has an excellent goalscoring record and would potentially compliment a deeper lying Joe Mason and returning Nouha Dicko.

4) Rico Henry

Short-listed for the Football League Young Player of the Year award, Henry could fill the problem left-back position.

Jackett searched far and wide for a left-back during January, with Ajax's Nicolai Boilesen and Albion's Sébastien Pocognoli heavily linked with a move to Molineux.

Matt Doherty has deputised admirably but aside from him Wolves have just Sylvain Deslandes as cover.

The 18-year-old starlet scored the all important second goal as Walsall secured three vital points in their hunt for automatic promotion.

5) Romaine Sawyers

Another Saddler who is constantly linked with a move away from the Banks's. Sawyers would add real attacking threat to an often toothless Wolves' midfield.

James Henry is the club's current top scorer with seven goals and Wolves have sorely lacked creativity of late.

Sawyers was recently named in the PFA League One team of the season with Jon Whitney recently describing the playmaker the best midfielder in the league.

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