Tom Bradshaw hands in Walsall transfer request

Tom Bradshaw has handed in a transfer request amid rumours the Walsall striker is closing in on a move to Rotherham.

But while the Welshman's request to move on has been accepted, the Saddlers hierarchy has insisted he will not leave unless the club's asking price is met.

In a statement released today, Walsall confirmed they have been trying to negotiate a new deal with Bradshaw to keep him at the Banks's Stadium.

But the 23-year-old, who has scored 20 goals in each of his last two seasonz, has turned down the offer and instead told them he wants to move on.

The statement said: "Tom Bradshaw has today submitted a written transfer request outlining his desire to leave Walsall Football Club.

"The 23 year-old signed an improved two-year contract last summer and the club have attempted to renegotiate a further enhanced contract in order to keep Tom at the Banks's Stadium beyond next season.

"However, Tom has made his desire to leave abundantly clear rejecting any offer of a new contract, which expires in June 2017, stating that he seeks Championship football in order to enhance his international career.

"Whilst the Club is disappointed with Tom's stance given that it has played an instrumental part in his development, which has culminated in him achieving full Welsh honours during his time here, the club have reluctantly accepted his request but have reiterated to Tom and his representatives that no player will leave Walsall FC unless the club's valuation is met.

"The club will be making no further comment."

Despite being linked with the likes of Nottingham Forest, Birmingham and Rangers, only Championship sides Rotherham and Barnsley have officially made bids for Bradshaw this summer.

And the Express & Star understands it is the Miller's who are leading the chase.

Manager Alan Stubbs had been keen to pair Bradshaw up front with Millwall's Lee Gregory next season.

But it is now thought Stubbs has ended his interest in Gregory after the club saw a final £1.5million offer rejected.

That has lead to their interest in Bradshaw intensifying with Rotherham keen to get a deal done as soon as possible.