Two more additions is Walsall's target

The Saddlers manager has already made eight signings this summer following a string of high profile departures.

But while Whitney feels he already has a 'nucleus' of a successful side, he believes as extra couple of players are still required.

He said: "I think there will be a couple more. I haven't finished yet. The chairman might think I have but I'm still pushing.

"There are a few little pieces of the jigsaw I need but I have got the main nucleus which is really pleasing considering the lads that have left.

"We are a good unit and we won't fail through a lack of effort. We will push it every game because we have got good, honest lads."

Asked whether one of the new signings will be a striker, Whitney added: "Possibly. I think we will need another one to support us.

"That is another option I am looking for but I have got several options."

Whitney's most recent addition is striker Simeon Jackson and the boss revealed the 29-year-old has been a long-term target.

The Saddlers chief added: "He was one of my first targets. I approached him about five weeks ago but there were a couple of clubs interested.

"So I kept calling him. I told him I had a couple of chocolate muffins for him and he could come and have breakfast with me.

"I told him I wanted him to come in, be my number nine and score his goals again.

"He is hungry. He is someone who can stretch the line. He has got a lot of pace. And his character fits in.

"I have had three or four who I have spoken to. But when I have spoken to them, I didn't get the feeling for it.

"I had to get the feeling for it. I had to have the players look me in the eye and tell me they want to come to this club."