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A scout is apparently looking at 3 options to replace Walsall’s Nathan Lowe who has scored 15 goals in 22 games but has been recalled by his parent club, Stoke City. 

Option 1 is highly rated 19 year old Southampton forward Dominic Ballard who is currently on loan at Blackpool.
Option 2 is Joe  Gardner in Nottingham Forest’s Under 21 side.
Option 3 is Ilkeston Town’s Tom Cursons  

This is what he says about Tom Cursons: 

My first two suggestions of this blog piece were loans from Premier League clubs, players who need game time to develop themselves. For my third and final suggestion, I’ve gone with a bit of a rogue shout: Tom Cursons of Ilkeston Town, who sit in the playoffs of The Northern Premier Division (Step 3 of Non-League).The 23 year-old forward is having a superb season for Ilkeston Town, scoring an impressive 22 goals for The Robins in the first half of the 2024/25 season. A handful of top League One clubs have been rumoured to be interested in Cursons but game time is something he will be wanting.
Walsall could offer this straight away. Walsall have proven a willingness to recruit from non-league before and with great success as well. Two of their most important, valuable players so far this season were recruited from the non-league system; Jamie Jellis from Tamworth and Connor Barrett from AFC Fylde, just to name a couple.
Cursons is one of, if not THE MOST wanted players below The National League system (Step 1+2) currently and it’s clear to see why. A fantastic forward who scores all types of goals from all over the pitch. He’s got an excellent physical profile, using his pace and strength to power through and hold opponents off. He has a wonderful composure and awareness to take an extra touch if needed, putting off defenders or the goalkeeper.
He is a complete-forward, similar to Nathan Lowe, who can change his game up to suit his team mates. He’s excellent in the air and works extremely hard to create chances for himself and his team mates. He’s excellent in the air but has a great control of the ball when it’s at his feet. Can score with either foot as well.
As a scout in non-league, I would love to see another gem step up into the Football League and thrive. Tom Cursons is the perfect profile of player to have the ability to step up.