Obadeyi has made three substitute appearances in the Premier League

Swindon have signed Bolton Wanderers forward Tope Obadeyi on a one-month loan deal.

The 19-year-old scored for the England Under-20s' 5-0 win over Montenegro this week, taking his tally to six in six games at international level.

Swindon manager Danny Wilson told BBC Wiltshire he was glad to finally sign a forward after months of trying.

"He's big, strong, quick and has great potential so, in that respect, we're very fortunate to get hold of him."

Obadeyi will go straight into the Swindon squad for Saturday's home game with Milton Keynes Dons.

Billy Paynter had been the Robins' only recognised striker in their opening two matches of the season after they released three players at the end of last season and sold Simon Cox in the summer.

Wilson is excited about seeing Obadeyi in the Swindon line-up over the next month.

"He's a current Under-20 international and hopefully he'll come down here and show his worth," he stated.

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