No major overhaul at the Banks's
Walsall manager Chris Hutchings has ruled out a major overhaul of his squad as he finalises his summer plans.
The Saddlers boss has 13 players out of contract ahead of the penultimate away game of the League One campaign at MK Dons and will make his own signings in pre-season.
Hutchings has handed Will Grigg, Sam Adkins and Darryl Westlake professional deals but has told fans not to expect much movement at the Banks's Stadium.
He said: "The nucleus will be much the same as it is now. We will probably have 16 to 18 players.
"It's hard to say at this moment in time but obviously you do need a decent squad of first-team players.
"We have three young lads who we are signing on in their first year and if they progress and push hard then that will be a bonus for us.
"There will be plenty of players out there this summer, that's for sure.
"As soon as that list comes out we will be going through it intently and looking to see what we can pick up."
The manager also revealed he has almost thrashed out the budget for next year with chairman Jeff Bonser.
But now Hutchings is preparing for their final away trip of the seaosn at the promotion-chasing Dons.
Rhys Weston is available after a groin injury although defender Stephen Roberts is out following back surgery.
