Charlton Athletic striker Daniel Kanu has joined League One side Notts County on a season-long loan. The 21-year-old's move was confirmed this week, as reported by the BBC.
Charlton currently sit first in the Championship with nine points from three wins. They are two points clear of Wolves and have scored five goals while conceding just two. Their next match is an away trip to face West Brom on 2 September, a fixture you can see on our fixtures page.
What does Daniel Kanu bring to Notts County?
Daniel Kanu is a natural finisher who thrives off running in behind defences. Notts County director of football Richard Montague highlighted his pace and power. "He's a natural finisher who thrives off running in behind, using his pace and power to his advantage, and he's also strong out of possession - hard-working and effective in the press, which is important to how we want to play," Montague told the club's website.
Kanu's skills were recognised last season when he was named League Two Young Player of the Season in April. He scored 18 goals in all competitions while on loan at Walsall, with 15 of those coming in 40 league appearances. His form earned him six senior caps for Sierra Leone.
How has Kanu developed at Charlton?
Kanu joined Charlton's academy at the age of 11 and signed his first professional contract with the club in 2022. He has made 71 appearances for the Addicks' first team, scoring 12 goals. This loan move offers him a chance for regular League One football to continue his development. Charlton's strong start to the season, detailed on our standings page, provides a positive backdrop for his temporary departure.
Where does this leave Charlton's squad?
The loan move comes as Charlton enjoy a perfect start to the Championship campaign. Manager Nathan Jones has options in attack, and the club's defensive record of just two goals conceded is a foundation for success. The only player currently sidelined is defender Billy Koumetio, whose status is tracked on our injuries page. Kanu's departure opens a pathway for other forwards within the squad to step up.
Montague believes Kanu's attributes will fit well at Meadow Lane. "Daniel's very exciting skillset complements our other forwards nicely," he said. The season-long deal runs until the end of the 2026-27 campaign. Charlton Athletic's next fixture is against West Bromwich Albion on 2 September.
