Wigan trail Walsall striker Deeney
Free-scoring Walsall striker Troy Deeney is attracting interest from Premier League side Wigan.
It is understood Deeney was watched by the Latics during last weekend's 5-0 defeat to Bristol Rovers.
While the reports are unlikely to have been glowing after the Saddlers slipped to their biggest defeat of the season, the in-form forward was back on the goal trail in Tuesday's 3-0 victory over Brighton.
The talented 20-year-old went into the clash against Leyton Orient having found the net nine times in his last 14 appearances, with Championship side Norwich understood to be among the other clubs also keeping tabs on his progress.
Deeney's goal-rush has coincided with the appointment of Chris Hutchings as Saddlers boss.
He is under contract until next summer but should he decide to walk away when that deal expires, the Saddlers would be able to command a fee via a tribunal because he is under 23.
That fee would be nominal, leaving the club with a difficult decision to make should a side from the top two tiers try to tempt them with a bid this summer.
Another homegrown talent in midfielder Mark Bradley believes head of youth Mick Halsall's recent decision to stay is great news for the club's future.
The Wales under-21 international said: "It's great for the club that Mick is staying. He was a big part in my development, he signed me as a youth player and was the man behind me to get me to the first-team.
"He has done that with a lot of young players at the club, his influence is clear to see, a lot have made their debuts over the last couple of years. Mick is a brilliant coach, he does it the right way, he has got good methods and is getting better as time goes on."
