Walsall sign Bournemouth striker Stuttle on loan

Jonny Stuttle is the seventh new signing so far this summer by Walsall

Walsall have made their fourth new signing in five days after agreeing a season-long loan with Premier League side Bournemouth for teenage striker Jonny Stuttle.

The 19-year-old is yet to feature in the Cherries' first-team but has been a prolific scorer for the club's youth sides.

He scored 42 goals in 35 games for the under-16s side in his first season, then 20 the following year and spent last season getting his first taste of senior football.

After a short spell with Aldershot in the National League, he moved to National League South side Farnborough in January and finished with 10 goals from 19 appearances.

"It's a massive club and it seemed like the right move for me and the next step in my development so I am really happy to be here," Stuttle said about joining the Saddlers.

"It went really well at Farnborough, I really enjoyed my time there and it has put me in good stead for this season and the future ahead but I am really looking forward to my time here."

Head coach Mat Sadler described Stuttle as "a well-rounded forward" who will "add something different" to his attacking options.

"We ended up beating off a lot of competition to secure the signing of Jonny for the season and we feel that with our record of improving, nurturing and looking after young players, that put us at the front of the queue," Sadler said.

Stuttle's arrival follows the recent signings of goalkeeper Myles Roberts, on a season-long loan from Watford, plus Stevenage forward Aaron Pressley and Exeter City wing-back Vincent Harper on permanent deals.