Bolton Wanderers appear to have stepped up their preparations for a return to League One next season, after HITC reported that the club are keen to sign defender Alie Sesay.

Sesay is out of contract at Greek second division Chania Kissamikos at the end of the season, meaning he would be available on a free transfer, something which would likely suit Bolton given their precarious financial situation.

The 24-year-old, who can play as either a defender or a midfielder, came through the youth ranks at Leicester, and while he never made a senior appearance for The Foxes, he did spend time on loan at Colchester and Cambridge, before a brief permanent move to Barnet between 2016 and 2017.

Securing a deal for Sessay may be difficult for Bolton, with reports claiming that Greek top division sides Panathinaikos and AEK Athens are both also interested in the 24-year-old.

But would Sessay be a good signing for Bolton?

We asked some of our Football League World writers for their opinions.

George Brooks

"I think this would be a good signing for Bolton.

"Sesay is a decent player and can play in defence as well as midfield.

"Given the financial situation at Bolton, they will be operating on a limited budget and Sesay could be a good signing for them on a free transfer."

Toby Wilding

"With Bolton looking set to have something of an exodus of their current squad on their hands in the summer, it feels as though any signing they make will be something of a boost for Wanderers.

"The fact that Sesay can play in more than one position will also be useful for Bolton, as will his availability on a free given Bolton's precarious financial situation.

"With two big Greek sides interested however, it appears as though it could be a difficult task for Bolton to convince Sesay to return to England."

Alfie Burns

“On a free it might turn out to be a good piece of business for Bolton this summer.

“Sesay has been impressing with Kissamikos, yet a transfer like this does have an element of risk – particularly for Bolton.

“The Trotters’ situation is far from healthy and every transfer they do is going to have certain risks.”