According to fresh media reports Walsall Football Club have yet to agree a compensation package with Skrill North side Harrogate Town over the transfer of their goalkeeping prospect Craig MacGillivray.
Earlier reports in the Wetherby News and Harrogate Advertiser suggested Walsall and Harrogate Town had already come to terms on a deal for the 21-year-old, however Sky Sports reports now point towards ongoing negotiations rather than a completed deal.
The Saddlers remain in pole position for his signature but may also be joined in the race by other clubs, including Bradford City.
The Saddlers remain in pole position for his signature but may also be joined in the race by other clubs, including Bradford City.
Craig, who is being touted as the 'next Joe Hart', joined Harrogate in August 2012 having left Stalybridge Celtic at the end of the previous campaign. A very talented young shot stopper, Craig made a total of four appearances for Celtic before a bad injury prematurely ended his season.
Before joining Stalybridge, Craig was often the reserve keeper for Harrogate's neighbours Harrogate Railway Athletic, and after joining Town spent a small amount of time on loan to Railway Athletic during the 2012-2013 season.
He initially signed a two year deal with the club in November 2012 and has been attracting a lot of attention from league clubs including Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newcastle United.