Wycombe Wanderers manager Matt Bloomfield said it is ‘disappointing’ that midfielder Aaron Morley will be leaving the club this week.

The 24-year-old will return to his parent club, Bolton Wanderers, after the Chairboys and the Trotters failed to agree on a new deal for the ex-Rochdale man.

Morley penned a loan deal with the Adams Park side in August until January, where he played 23 times in all competitions and scored two goals.

The latter came in his final appearance for the Chairboys on New Year's Day [today], with an injury-time penalty against Exeter City, to secure a 2-1 win over the Grecians.

It is hoped negotiations will continue between the two parties during the month, but at this present time, he will return to Bolton, and could even feature for them this weekend which is coincidentally against Exeter.

He said: “It’s very disappointing that Aaron is returning to Bolton but he has been an absolute pleasure to have with us.

“I’m not just talking about his passing – he trains properly every day, he’s low maintenance, he gets on with his work, he integrated into our team very well, and the boys welcomed in.

“He has conducted himself very well and he has been a pleasure to have.

“We saw that there were a couple of bits that he needed to improve on, and he has taken the information with respect and he’s tried to improve.

“For him to get the winner in front of the terrace was a special moment.”

Striker Beryly Lubala and midfielder Luke Leahy had been the designated penalty takers for the match (Lubala being first choice and Leahy being second), but both were off the pitch at the time the spot-kick was given.

It was agreed that Morley would take it, with it being his first goal for the club at Adams Park.

Bloomfield continued: “What a good guy.

“He’s low maintenance, he gets on with his job, was on it in training and cares about his club.

“He felt at home which is hard to do when you’re on loan, so thank you to Bolton for loaning him us, and thank you to Aaron for the way he has conducted himself.

“He has improved a lot in the time he has been here and is going back a better player.

Finally, when asked if he could return in January, Bloomfield continued: “The club knows my feelings on it, but at this time, I don’t know.

“I know we have made another effort to retain him [which was rejected], and if there is a way of keeping him, then I’m sure we’ll explore it.”