Walsall Football Club

• Nickname:Saddlers
• Founded:1888
• Manager:Dean Smith

• Ground:Bescot Stadium
• Capacity:10700

Ward in Saddlers sights

08 Jan 2007 - 13:10:50

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Walsall have been linked with a move for wantaway Torquay United forward Jamie Ward.

The 20-year-old former Aston Villa trainee has had a transfer request rejected by the League Two basement side, but seems set to move on after attracting interest from a number of clubs.

Table-topping Walsall reportedly head that queue, despite Torquay wishing to keep Ward at the club to boost their relegation fight.

Gulls chairman Chris Roberts told his club's official website: "Jamie Ward is going nowhere unless we receive a financial offer we cannot turn down."

Ward joined Torquay on a free transfer in the summer and has scored eight goals in 27 appearances this term.