Kidderminster Harriers keen to link with Walsall

Earlier this month it was revealed Saddlers boss Jon Whitney is working to build closer links with the region's non-league clubs to help accelerate the development of his young players.

The Banks's chief is eager to form ties with clubs in the National League, National League North and Evo-Stik Northern Premier to secure the right loan moves for his up and coming stars.

Whitney has already agreed to work with Stafford Rangers boss Neil Kitching.

The 46-year-old has also held discussions with Solihull Moors assistant Keith Bertschin and Harriers number two Matt Gardiner.

And Eustace believes an improved relationship with benefit both clubs.

"Building a relationship with Walsall is something we are happy to explore," the former Stoke defender said.

"Of course I am happy to explore any relationship that will be for the benefit for Kidderminster Harriers.

"But Jon Whitney has done a fantastic job at Walsall. He has got a lot of young, talented players who are on the brink of the first-team.

"He wants to see those players in his team but he knows those lads need go out on loan and play some first team football.

"Matt Gardiner has spoken to him so we’ll see how it progresses.

"They have got a lot of good, young players there so of course we are interested in taking a look at them and seeing if they can help us achieve what we want to achieve."

Speaking last month, Whitney outlined his reasons for wanting to work with non-league sides across the region.

"We have got so many young players coming through and we need to improve the pathway to the first team," Whitney said.

"The likes or Jordan Sangha and Milan Butterfield have done really well in the under 23s but they aren't going to benefit massively by playing at that level again next season.

"They need to be playing on a weekly basis, ideally against men."