Meanwhile, Darren Wrack has signed a new two-year contract at Walsall. The Cleethorpes-born midfielder had wanted to move nearer to home, but both City and local rivals Grimsby failed to reach an agreement with the 27-year-old who was thought to be demanding too much money.
Jason Price is favoured to the two, and a deal with the Tranmere winger is hoped to be reached soon.