We can confirm that midfielder Zeli Ismail will return to Bury early from his loan spell at Walsall.
The Albanian right winger initially signed a 2-year deal for the Shakers in June 2016, and he enjoyed a promising start at the Energy Check Stadium at Gigg Lane, scoring 4 goals in 22 appearances.
An injury sustained against AFC Wimbledon in the FA Cup on 5th November 2016 saw Zeli miss the remainder of that season.
The Saddlers – with whom Zeli played 20 games and scored 3 goals – are without a game this weekend, so both clubs have agreed to the early return of Ismail, who was scheduled to stay with Walsall until 6th January.