Buxton striker Tai Sodje makes switch to Walsall

The 22-year-old joins the Saddlers on a two-year deal after impressing with the National League North side.

"I'm over the moon to be honest," Sodje admitted during an interview with Walsall club media.

"It's a massive club and one that aspires to be higher in the footballing pyramid so I'm absolutely buzzing to be here.

"I had some really good conversations with the club and the gaffer in particular - he's got a lot of experience in the game from a playing and coaching perspective and I think for the club's development and my own development it's the perfect move and fit for me with the way he sees football and wants to play.

"I'm a high-energy kind of player - I like to put myself about, press defenders from the front and run in behind but most importantly my favourite thing to do is scoring goals. When I'm doing that I'm a happier person, I play better and it's something within my game that I take great pride in.

"I can't wait for the season to get started - I want to help the team get promoted out the league, score as many goals as possible and I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and playing in front of the amazing supporters that I've heard about here.”

The former Man City youth player was a key part of the Bucks success which saw the team finish last season fifth during his first season in pro football.

Walsall Head Coach Lee Grant added: “He has a lot of attributes which will compliment what we have already from an attacking perspective.

“He’s an exciting forward who wants to get fans off their seats and I have every confidence that he will be a success here - I’m very much looking forward to working with him.”

The transfer is subject to EFL and FA clearance.