DOUGIE Freedman put his summer rebuilding plans into forward gear tonight with the signing of two talented teenagers.
Wanderers have agreed terms with Sheffield Wednesday full-back Hayden White and Millwall striker Conor Wilkinson and will be required to pay compensation for their services.
White, a winger-turned-defender, has attracted some rave reviews in the Hillsborough Under-21 side this season.
The London-born 17-year-old has reportedly been scouted by Spurs, Wigan and West Brom but also hit the headlines recently after Manchester United were said to be monitoring his progress.
The same can be said for Republic of Ireland youth international Wilkinson, aged 18, who can also count Portugese giants Benfica on the list of big names who have been casting admiring glances his way, if reports are to be believed.
Neither player has made their first team bow – but Freedman has high hopes that they can both continue their progress at Wanderers.
“I've been aware of them both for a while,” Freedman told The Bolton News. “They both fit in very well with what I am trying to do at this football club and I think they can both have a very bright future with the right development.”
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