Striker James Walker is fit and ready if needed for Saturday's trip to Walsall.

Walker has not featured since the opening day of the season after suffering a thigh injury in the win against Peterborough.

But having returned to full training now, the former Charlton Athletic frontman is available for the weekend's match at Walsall.

"I'm fit now," confirmed Walker. "I'll train for the rest of the week and will travel with the boys to Walsall.

"I should be on the bench or in the team, I don't mind which but having been out for a few weeks now it's just nice to be involved again.

Walker will also be looking to play a part as United look to return to winning ways, and the youngster could feature in a variety of positions.

He figured mainly as a striker last season after signing but was used as a winger during pre-season and against Peterborough.

"I've played on the wing once or twice before and I don't really like it if I'm being honest," confessed Walker.

"You have to do things for the team though so I don't mind.

Walker could also be joined by another new-boy in attack as manager Steve Tilson will today be holding transfer talks with an un-named French forward who impressed for the reserves in a behind closes doors friendly at Fulham on Tuesday.

Tilson has yet to decide whether or not to bring in Portsmouth midfielder Jean Francois-Christophe on loan who has been on trial at Roots Hall