Walsall sign Pressley & Harper as Matt extends deal

Vincent Harper scored three times during his two-season stay with Exeter City

Walsall have made a double signing bringing in forward Aaron Pressley from Stevenage and Exeter City wing-back Vincent Harper.

Pressley, 23, has moved for an undisclosed fee and agreed a three-year contract with the Saddlers.

He scored four times in 32 appearances for Stevenage after joining from Brentford in August 2023.

The Scot began his career with Aston Villa before also had loans spells with AFC Wimbledon, Accrington Stanley and Barrow.

Harper, 24, has agreed a two-year contract, with an option for a further 12 months, after two seasons with the Grecians.

Harper played 65 times for Exeter having joined them from National League side Eastleigh in June 2023.

Walsall head coach Mat Sadler said Harper is a "very explosive wing-back with a very athletic profile" and his English Football League experienced made him a "very important signing" for the club.

Harper joins defenders Mason Hancock and Harrison Burke and fellow wing-back Courtney Clarke at the Bescot Stadium ahead of the new campaign which begins at home to Swindon Town on Saturday, 2 August.

The Saddlers have also announced forward Jamille Matt has signed a new one-year deal to remain with the League Two club.

The 35-year-old scored 12 goals last season as the Saddlers reached the play-off final but lost to AFC Wimbledon at Wembley.

That tally was his best since joining the club from Forest Green Rovers in the January transfer window in 2023.

"I love playing for this football club and playing in front of the Saddlers fans," Matt said.

"It's something I wanted to continue and I am excited to help the team with my experience in the coming season."

Matt is the third player to renew terms this summer after Albert Adomah and Ronan Maher agreed new one-year and two-year deals respectively.

Jamille Matt has made more than 500 appearances in his career