Crewe coach Steve Holland "remains hopeful" that the lure of first-team football will be enough to keep Owain fon Williams at the club.The out-of-contract Wales Under-21 goalkeeper has been linked with a summer move to a Premier League or Championship club, although Holland insists there has been "no contact from anyone".

Holland believes the fact the Railwaymen have retained their League One status should make them a more attractive proposition, however if the stopper does decide to join a new club Alex would be able to command a compensation fee for the youngster via a tribunal.

He told the club's official website: "Owain has not signed a new contract but we remain hopeful that he will. The attraction of being our number one keeper in League One and playing regularly as a 21-year-old would be a good experience for him.

"He has received some exposure with the Welsh Under-21's and perhaps he has been advised that his future lies elsewhere. Saying that we have no contact from anyone regarding Owain and there would be a compensation fee involved anyhow because he is under 24.

"We hope that the attraction of being our first-choice keeper would be an exciting challenge for him but outside influences are part and parcel of the game now and it is something you have to deal with. We had the same scenario with Billy Jones last season."

More Football News from TEAMtalk