Walsall won't sell Rico Henry on the cheap

The teenage starlet is believed to be interesting the likes of Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham.

But Smith revealed only a substantial offer will see the England Under-19s defender leave the Banks's Stadium.

He said: "It's going to take a hell of a lot of money to take Rico away from this football club.

"Every player has a price don't they? We all know that. But it would take a very big offer and I'm not sure he'd want to go, at the moment, as well.

"Despite all the clubs linked, nobody has approached the football club. He wants to keep developing and playing in first-team football games.

"He's got to keep progressing and developing and doing what he's doing."

Smith also revealed midfielder Sam Mantom is likely to feature for the reserves next week, as he closes in on a return from an ankle sprain.

Isaiah Osbourne, who is yet to make his Saddlers debut, is now back in the gym after undergoing knee surgery.

The Saddlers boss said: "Sam Mantom is starting to get back into training now. He will probably need a game next week in the reserves, but he will be joining in our sessions.

"Ozzy (Osbourne) is in the gym at the moment, walking unaided which is really good. A time frame on him I don't know if I'm honest.

"But he's in the building, he's in the gym and on his two feet, which is pleasing."

Meanwhile, Rangers boss Mark Warburton has played down speculation linking his side with a move for Saddlers top scorer Tom Bradshaw.

Speaking in his pre-match press conference as the Gers prepare to take on Livingston, Warburton said: "I had five calls yesterday about Tom Bradshaw.

"Our head of recruitment Frank McParland went to watch them (Walsall) play and, from that, they think two plus two equals five.

"There is no truth in that. We know him very well, but Frank was just watching the game."