Wanderers are waiting on the final word from two of their most experienced players on whether they want to stay with them in the Championship next season.

Following the news that Nigel Reo-Coker wants to quit the Reebok to remain in the Premier League, the focus now shifts to Jussi Jaaskelainen and Martin Petrov, who both have a chance to stay on for next season.

Jaaskelainen had an incentive-based one-year contract on the table but is now considering his next move after falling behind Adam Bogdan in the pecking order.

It is unclear at the moment what his decision will be, but Wanderers are leaving the decision to the 37-year-old, knowing they have back-up in the form of Rob Lainton and Jay Lynch, who is due to sign his first professional contract this summer.

With his 519 games for the club putting him fourth on the all-time appearance list for Wanderers, relegation would mark a sad end to his illustrious 15-year career at the Reebok.

Petrov has the option of an extra year after playing in 30 games last season.

The 33-year-old is yet to indicate whether he will take it up, although it is understood he is happy at the club after finishing the last campaign strongly.

Coyle can call on the services of winger Gregg Wylde next season after red tape held up his debut since signing from Glasgow Rangers in March.

Mark Connolly, the Republic of Ireland Under-21 international recruited for £1million from Wolves three years ago has announced on Twitter that he will be leaving the club this summer.

“I’d like to thank everyone at Bolton Wanderers Football Club for the past three years,” he wrote on his official account. “Great bunch of players there that I’ll miss.”

Although 12 players could have been released by the weekend, chairman Phil Gartside insists Owen Coyle will have a competitive squad capable of aiming at promotion next season.

“We’ve had conversations already with some of the younger players, some of the older ones, and they are committed,” he said.

“There may be one or two who might feel they still want to play in the Premier League, and that’s fine, but we’ve got together the nucleus of a squad who want to show the fans that they are capable of keeping the team in the top division.”