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Erhun Oztumer of Walsall in action during the Sky Bet League One match between Walsall and Northampton Town at Banks' Stadium on April 28, 2018 in ...
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HITC Sport understands quartet are chasing Walsall star on free transfer.

Erhun Oztumer of Walsall in action during the Sky Bet League One match between Walsall and Northampton Town at Banks' Stadium on February 4, 2017 in Walsall, England.

Blackburn Rovers, Preston North End, Bolton Wanderers and Bradford City are chasing Walsall midfielder Erhun Oztumer on a free transfer.

Oztumer is out of contract at Walsall next month and he has informed the club he will not be signing a new deal at Banks’s Stadium enabling him to leave on a free transfer.

The news has alerted a number of clubs to his availability with his suitors ready to pounce for his signature.

Oztumer joined Walsall from Peterborough United in June 2016 and has made 95 appearances for the Saddlers.

Erhun Oztumer of Walsall in action during the Sky Bet League One match between Northampton Town and Walsall at Sixfields on December 16, 2017 in Northampton, England.

The 26-year-old scored 17 goals in 50 appearances for Walsall this season and his form saw him named in the PFA League One team of the year.

The diminutive playmaker is regarded as one of the best players in the Football League and he has not been short of interest this summer.

Championship duo Preston and Bolton are keen to land the midfielder, while Championship new boys Blackburn Rovers have held a long-term interest in the skilful attacker.

Erhun Oztumer of Walsall in action during the Sky Bet League One match between Northampton Town and Walsall at Sixfields on December 16, 2017 in Northampton, England.

Bradford City are also interested in Oztumer and they see him as someone could provide the creative spark to lead their bid for promotion from League One next season.

Oztumer is understood to be weighing up his options and he is expected to make a decision on his future soon.