Walsall sign midfielder Pattison from Bradford

Walsall have signed attacking midfielder Alex Pattison from League One high-fliers Bradford City for an undisclosed fee.

The 28-year-old made 16 appearances in all competitions for the Bantams this season, scoring two goals and providing two assists.

Pattison, who had previous spells with Wycombe Wanderers and Harrogate Town before his move to Bradford in 2023, becomes the Saddlers' first signing of the January transfer window.

He played a key role in helping Bradford win promotion to the third tier last season with 37 appearances and seven goals.

"I'm absolutely delighted to be here," Pattison told the Walsall club website., external

"I'm an ambitious person, I've experienced the feeling of gaining promotion twice in my career and there's no better feeling.

"I've got a taste for it again so I'm coming here wanting to do similar and hopefully I can play my part in helping the club achieve that."