There are strong rumours that Walsall are to make at least one more signing within the next twenty four hours.

The news is expected to be released that an agreement has been reached with Southampton to again take attacking midfielder Andrew Surman on loan.

The youngster, who impressed during a long term loan last season, was expected to re-sign, until Southampton’s relegation cast some doubt upon the situation, but that now seems to have been resolved.

However, there have also been rumours that other signings may also be in the offing and we shall be watching the situation carefully as it develops.

Paul Merson is quoted in the Express & Star today that Julian Joachim let him down.

Merson has told the paper that Joachim did not keep his promise to keep Merson informed of any approaches by other clubs and that he would speak to Walsall first. Merson is saying that he knew nothing about the approach from Boston United, although he doesn’t blame the player for wanting to join his home town club.

It is now definately the time to draw a line under this one, as it shows every sign of running on and on, otherwise.

Walsall’s Favourite Spaniard Staying

Zigor Aranalde has signed a two year contract with Paul Simpson’s Carlisle United, following his release from Sheffield Wednesday. Love him or hate him, no one could ever criticise Zigor’s committment and it’s good to see him getting another club.