Saddlers Starlet Linked

Last updated : 09 October 2003 By Mark Heys
Bolton Wanderers are one of three Premiership clubs rumoured to be keeping tabs on the progress of Walsall striker Matt Fryatt following the 17-year old's elevation to first team level at the Bescot Stadium.

Ourselves, Everton and Manchester United have all apparently asked to be kept informed of the youngsters progress for the Division 1 outfit but for the moment the players agent has confirmed that the teenager will be concentrating all his efforts on his immediate future with Colin Lee's side.

Fryatt came on as substitute at the Reebok Stadium in Walsall's 3-1 Carling Cup defeat against Bolton two weeks ago and is tipped for a bright future in the game. United do have a link up with the Midlands side so any move for the player would probably give Sir Alex Ferguson's men first option on the player