Paul Merson seems to have confirmed the rumours that one of the main suitors for the hand of star striker Matty Fryatt is Preston North End.

It came after he had revealed his asking price for the home grown England under 19 International: “I would say that £250,000-£300,000 would be about right, but there would have to be quite a few add-ons to take the price up if he did well and scored goals.”

Fryatt has been linked with a number of Premiership and Championship clubs, including the likes of West Ham and Birmingham, and Merson confirmed that Preston were one of those teams interested in the teenager.

If Fryatt were to move to Deepdale, Merson would be keen to take Skora as a makeweight in any deal. Certainly, the boss has been delighted with the on-loan midfielder, saying:

“I’d love to keep him. He’s one of those people who make things happen.”

As for a permanent deal for the 24-year-old, Merson confirmed, “That all depends on the Fryatt situation.

“They’re interested in Matty and I’m interested in Skora.”

The Frenchman himself appears interested in remaining at the Bescot too, saying, “There is a strong possibility my future could be at Walsall. Everything has gone very well for me here.”