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.
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 love how confidently this is stated and completely ignores the existence of Godden, one of the most Jones players in the entire squad.
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.
Perhaps time to trust Nathan Jones a bit?
Absolutley not, due to some of our fans personal connection with Alfie (through friends, family or friends of friends), we are now officially Alfie FC and whilst promotion is of course "acceptable" should we have kept Alfie we would of won the league and FA Cup.
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.
Sounds like they will definitely look to sell this summer, it's just how many clubs are willing to spend the rumoured 5 million on a 27 year old who has only performed at League 1 and 2 level.
I am of the view he would be a great signing and I think he would do really well here, but that's a huge fee, and it ain't my money.
I’m not surprised no one has made a bid if Barnsley are serious about £5 million. That’s ridiculous and if they are holding out for anything near to that he’ll be staying put. At even half that valuation I’d think we’re nowhere near.
Just want to mention the goalie linked again, Noel Törnqvist.
I read the article and the linked clubs and for those that didn't the clubs are Leeds, Parma, Empoli and Cremonese.
The journalist, Alfredo Pedullà who shared the article is apparently very reputable, so the interest might actually be genuine.
The transfer fee isn't too outrageous. The Swedish club are asking for 22 million Krona, which equates to roughly 1.7 million pounds, isn't a crazy fee for a keeper of that quality looking at his stats*
Here is the wording and translated:
"Uppgifter: Leeds United, Charlton Athletic, Parma Calcio, Empoli FC och US Cremonese är intresserade av Noel Törnqvist, 23. Mjällby AIF uppges kräva omkring 22 miljoner kronor för målvakten.
📰Alfredo Pedullá (🇮🇹)"
"Details: Leeds United, Charlton Athletic, Parma Calcio, Empoli FC and US Cremonese are interested in Noel Törnqvist, 23. Mjällby AIF are said to be demanding around 22 million kronor for the goalkeeper.
📰Alfredo Pedullá (🇮🇹)"
I think we can safely forget about this one.
Just a shame as on the face of it, he seems like a potentially fantastic signing.
If he wants first team football though the PL or Serie A is a huge jump. We’d need them all to see him as cover to begin with and the player to want a guarantee of being first choice to have a chance from the looks of it.
That would be the main attraction here, and the fact we are a London club in the Champ. One good season and the vultures would circle.
I always think keepers are worth spending a bit on. Arguably the most important position and at 23, we could get some great mileage out of him.
Anyway, sounds like a pipe dream as things stand.
It’s always possible to make an argument like that and I agree but there will be other factors not least money, and lifestyle at play. I’d say the biggest pull and perhaps the only one we have would be that a move to The Premier League, if that’s he’s eventual aim is more likely to happen if he’s on show week in week out in The Championship.
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.
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.
Got you going there, eh,😉
Can’t wait to read this on FLW later this week
Yep everything Charlton you read on FLW, you read on CL first 🙄
When it comes to players and London doesn’t it cut both ways?
An agent can say ‘Go to Oxford United and be a big fish in a small pool, but go to Charlton, to London, and nobody notices you as you get drowned in a torrent of footballers.’ Although money probably beats every consideration.
When it comes to players and London doesn’t it cut both ways?
An agent can say ‘Go to Oxford United and be a big fish in a small pool, but go to Charlton, to London, and nobody notices you as you get drowned in a torrent of footballers.’ Although money probably beats every consideration.
I think it’s a positive as much as it’s a negative. Plenty of English footballs although usually lower down the pyramid are reluctant to move away from their roots. Once you get to The Premier League and top Championship it would appear to matter less. Money makes the world go around.
When it comes to players and London doesn’t it cut both ways?
An agent can say ‘Go to Oxford United and be a big fish in a small pool, but go to Charlton, to London, and nobody notices you as you get drowned in a torrent of footballers.’ Although money probably beats every consideration.
No, the agent will say, 'Go to Wrexham and get paid shit loads, me too'
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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.
Although money probably beats every consideration.