Mat Sadler targeting a new Walsall defender

Walsall boss Mat Sadler wants to conclude his summer transfer business with the signing of another defender.

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Sadler has added 10 new faces to his squad over the summer but is still eager to tighten up at the back before the window closes.

Priestley Farquharson and Chris Hussey were added to the defence early in the window, while 20-year-old Harry Williams, who joined from non-league Alvechurch, impressed on his debut in the opening day defeat at Morecambe.

Oisin McEntee is another solid option at the back, and Taylor Allen also played left centre-back in pre-season.

But Sadler is still keen to bolster his defensive options.

“There might be room for one more. We are after one more defender,” Sadler revealed.

“That’s all and then we’re done and dusted. When that drops then we’re done.”

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