Presentations and Nathan Asiimwe advice - the story behind Daniel Kanu's loan transfer to Walsall
Daniel Kanu landed at Walsall in the wake of Jonny Stuttle's season-ending injury in August, but he had been on the club radar long before.
Since, Kanu has netted 15 goals in all competitions - including 12 in League Two - to continue the Saddlers' proud lineage of prolific young loan strikers.
Nathan Lowe had netted 18 goals during the first half of the previous campaign and Freddie Draper also scored 10 in the season prior.
That track record played an instrumental role in leading Kanu to Bescot.
Inspired by previous loan success stories
"I'd spoken to the gaffer here quite a few times before I had even come to the club," Kanu reflected.
"The first time I got in contact with him was in early June [2025] and then they were really pressing to get the deal done on the week I arrived.
"I assessed my options and spoke to the manager at Charlton to ask if I can go now. He said, of course, it's your choice, and it has proved a very good decision.
"Another reason why I chose to come here was because Walsall have a rich history with developing young strikers and I'm grateful that I'm on the way to becoming one of those."
