I think the first move is usually a discussion with the players agent to gauge interest, salary expectations and a feeling for how much the club will want. Given this info we know before hand the deal the rest is just playing a hand. I expect if we have put an offer in we would expect to get the player.
Here's what they local rag down here is reporting http://www.expressandstar.com/sport/walsall-fc/2016/06/14/tom-bradshaw-edges-closer-to-walsall-exit/