Right, I'm ITK now - here’s what I can say — and this is coming from a reliable contact of mine who’s connected to the media team at Guingamp.
We're working on bringing in a few under-the-radar signings, and from what I’m told, there’s definite interest in Jérémy Livolant. He’s been a key figure at Guingamp — aggressive, direct, and tactically sharp. Can play out wide or as a second striker. He’s Championship-ready in terms of work rate and physicality, and there’s a belief that he could adapt quickly to the tempo of English football. Guingamp are open to letting him go for the right fee, and Charlton have been monitoring the situation for a while now.
On top of that, there’s been some discussion — less developed, but still on the radar — around Niclas Thiede, the German goalkeeper at Eintracht Braunschweig. He’s 25, good size, strong shot-stopper, and comfortable playing out from the back. From what I gather, he’s viewed as someone who could push for the No. 1 shirt or at the very least provide serious competition. A smart depth option in a long, physical season.
The most surprising name, though — and I’ll admit this one raised an eyebrow — is Felipinho from Avaí in Brazil’s Série B. He’s only 22, a lively, creative forward with a real eye for a pass. Not the finished article, but there’s raw ability there and Charlton have apparently had scouts watching him. Could be one of those clever, low-cost gambles that pays off big if the coaching staff get it right.
Mentioned possible target Mustapha Bundu leaves Plymouth for a Bundesliga 2 side.
Glad he wasn’t a target. PA fans in the main thought he was lightweight and had a mini purple patch that made him look better than he was. Not a Jones player.
Not a Jones player. What does that mean ?
To remind you. Alfie May wasn't a Jones player so we sold him & signed Ahadme instead.
Mentioned possible target Mustapha Bundu leaves Plymouth for a Bundesliga 2 side.
Glad he wasn’t a target. PA fans in the main thought he was lightweight and had a mini purple patch that made him look better than he was. Not a Jones player.
Not a Jones player. What does that mean ?
To remind you. Alfie May wasn't a Jones player so we sold him & signed Ahadme instead.
I’d rather have no Alfie May and get promoted but I don’t know about anyone else.
From the Championship transfer thread - eight clubs have made two or more signings, meaning the other sixteen have made one or fewer.
And as we keep on saying....some clubs needs might not be as great as others. 22 clubs haven't just jumped up a division for starters !!
And 23 clubs finished their season three weeks earlier than us…
Not technically true. Leicester, Southampton, Ipswich and Sheff Utd didn't.
Although of course i wouldn't expect us to be shopping for the same players as any of those. And you could argue the 3 who came down knew their fate about 3 months earlier than us.
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Got you going there, eh,😉
To remind you. Alfie May wasn't a Jones player so we sold him & signed Ahadme instead.
Perhaps time to trust Nathan Jones a bit?
Although of course i wouldn't expect us to be shopping for the same players as any of those. And you could argue the 3 who came down knew their fate about 3 months earlier than us.