Athletic are in talks with an experienced full back who played in the Championship last season. The mystery player is close to signing but can’t be revealed in case other clubs jump in with offers. He is now available as a free agent, having appeared for two Championship clubs last term. The approach fuels speculation that Dean Holden (pictured) could be on his way from Boundary Park. Holden is unhappy that he will have to take a major cut in wages and his agent is currently listening to offers from other clubs.