Foxy's 2026 Summer Transfer Window Rumours Catch-Up Thread
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12:03 - Rich Cawley - Twitter:
“Macaulay Gillesphey has joined Bradford City on a two-year deal. No fee disclosed.
A #cafc hero for THAT winning goal against Leyton Orient in the 2025 League One play-off final.”
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12:55 - Charlton Athletic - Twitter:
"⏳ #cafc"
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13:00 - Charlton Athletic - Official Site:
Billy Koumetio is an Addick
Charlton Athletic are delighted to announce the signing of centre-back Billy Koumetio from Dundee for an undisclosed fee.
The 23-year-old has penned a four-year contract to become the Addicks’ second signing of the summer transfer window in as many days following the arrival of Slovakia international Ivan Mesík on Tuesday afternoon.
After completing his switch to south-east London, Koumetio said: “I’m very happy about the move here. The manager spoke to me about the vision that he has for the club and for the players as well. He spoke to me about how he wants me and the team to play, how I can adapt and how all those things will help me become a better person and a better player.
“When he spoke to me about the project he has for me, it was quite convincing. From that day when I spoke to him, I realised this was the best move I could make for my career.”
Manager Nathan Jones commented: “We’re delighted to add Billy. Again, Billy is one that we’ve monitored and chased for a while. We’re really pleased and he fits the bill in everything that we want here. He’s an excellent size, he’s super athletic and technically very good having obviously had a real good move to Liverpool.
“He then had to find home a little bit, so he did that at Dundee and then we felt that we were the next step in his progression. He can add real competition, strength and a different dynamic to our defensive unit, so we’re delighted to have him and I’m sure he’ll be a fixture for us.”
Managing Director James Rodwell added: “We’re delighted to bring Billy to Charlton. He’s a player we’ve monitored for a long time and fits what we’re aiming to add to the squad this summer. Our recruitment approach is deliberate and focused, identifying players who can contribute to the club’s direction both now and in the future.
"Billy is young, athletic and technically capable, and we believe he has the potential to develop with us as we continue to progress.”
Born in Lyon, France, Koumetio spent time at his hometown club Olympique Lyon and US Orléans as a youngster before joining Liverpool in November 2018.
The defender penned his first professional contract with the Reds in August 2020 and earned his senior debut four months later in Liverpool’s Champions League tie against Midtjylland.
After gaining valuable senior experience during loan spells with Austria Vienna, USL Dunkerque and Blackburn Rovers, he completed a permanent move to Dundee in the summer of 2024.
The France youth international has since made 43 appearances for the Dee, scoring once.
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20:13 - All About League One - Twitter:
“Wycombe Wanderers have submitted a second bid to sign Charlton Athletic defender Alex Mitchell ✍️
The 24 year old was player of the season at Plymouth Argyle last season
#pafc #cafc #Chairboys”
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Friday 3rd July0
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14:01 - Pete O’Rourke - Twitter:
“Leicester and Charlton are among a number of clubs eyeing a move for striker Mikael Mandron on a free transfer.
Mandron enjoyed a brilliant season with St Mirren last term with 23 goal contributions. #cafc #LCFC #smfc”
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Monday 6th July
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16:30 - Charlton Athletic - Official Site:
Zach Mitchell joins St Johnstone on loan
Zach Mitchell has joined Scottish Premiership side St Johnstone on a season-long loan.
The 21-year-old defender, who spent the first half of the 2025/26 campaign on loan at fellow Scottish Premiership outfit Hibernian, returns to St Johnstone where he enjoyed a successful loan spell during 2025, featuring 10 times across all competitions.
Manager Nathan Jones said: “Zach’s at a stage in his career where he needs to play games and we’re not in a position to offer him that, so it was about getting him a loan where he’s going to play at a very good level. St Johnstone ticked all of those boxes – he’s been there before, he knows the manager and he had a good spell there. It was really important that he went somewhere that got him the game time that he needs to develop. We wish him all the best and we’ll monitor him closely.”
Everyone at the club wishes Zach the best of luck during his second spell at McDiarmid Park.”
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Tuesday 14th July0
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15:06 - @stjohnshill - Charlton Life
[On Jordan Holsgrove] “Still the same sadly. He’s not very keen at all or really interested despite Jones best efforts to convince and sell the club and project to him”
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Friday 17th July0
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12:35 - @superdulvertonred - Charlton Life:
“My 18 year old grandson has just had his hair cut in New Eltham and also there was a as yet unannounced new signing also getting his hair cut! He didn’t ask his name but he told the barber that he had just signed. I know that several of the players use this barber so let’s wait and see who it is. My grandson said it wasn’t Karlan Grant”
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19:06 - @stjohnshill - Charlton Life:
“Few updates from this week.
Club still pushing to sell 6/7 players who Jones deems surplus to requirements
Update on Lloyd - From what I understand, it’s the stage where he is seeing who the club bring in before making any final decisions on his next move. He’s not actively pushing to leave and never has, hence why he’s still here, despite the obvious interest in him.
I suspect Ramsay and Campbell are doing the same but that’s me just guessing. We really need to resign all 3 and continue to build as a club.
The player who had a medical (believed to be Tutu) failed the medical (not sure why) and probably why, 2 weeks later he’s still a free agent.
Not been told any incomings are imminent or given any names this week but of course doesn’t mean things aren’t happening”
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Saturday 18th July0
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18:06 - Rich Cawley - Twitter:
“Nathan Jones has confirmed #cafc's interest in Karlan Grant. Free agent after leaving West Brom.
You can listen to what he had to say on our post-match pod from Gillingham.”
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19:55 - @superdulvertonred - Charlton Life:
“My grandson has now been shown a recent photo of Karlan Grant and says it his him which is not surprising given Nathan Jones post match comments”
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Sunday 19th July0
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11:01 - Charlton Athletic - Official Site
Karlan Grant returns to Charlton
Charlton Athletic are delighted to announce the signing of forward Karlan Grant.
The 28-year-old Addicks academy graduate joins on a two-year deal and makes a return to The Valley after departing in 2019, having gained a wealth of experience in both the Premier League and Championship.
Grant first joined the club’s esteemed academy at the age of 12 after being spotted taking part in Charlton Athletic Community Trust’s holiday courses, and quickly rose through the ranks, making his senior debut in the Championship in 2014 at the age of 17.
He went on to make 98 first-team appearances for the Addicks, netting 21 goals, while taking in loan spells with Cambridge United and Crawley Town, before departing in January 2019 to join then-Premier League outfit Huddersfield Town.
Grant enjoyed a prolific 22-month spell with the Terriers, netting four goals in his first half-season in the top flight, before bagging 19 Championship goals in 2019/20.
His form prompted West Bromwich Albion to take him back to the Premier League in 2020 with the attacker, who is adept at playing centrally as well as out wide, putting pen to paper on a six-year deal at the Hawthorns.
In total, Grant found the net on 35 occasions for the Baggies across 173 appearances in all competitions and spent the 2023/24 campaign on loan with Cardiff City where he racked up another six goals in 40 outings. The former England U17, U18 and U19 international has made 387 senior appearances throughout his career, 249 of which have come in the Championship, with 34 in the Premier League.
Speaking after rejoining his boyhood club, Grant said: "It’s an unbelievable feeling. I was a boy when I left and I think I’m coming back as a man. I’ve got a lot of experience under my belt and I know what I can bring. When I was here before, I was younger and I was raw - I’ve matured a lot as a player and I can’t wait to get back out there.
"I’ve always looked out for Charlton since I left. I’ve been so fond of the club. To be here now, knowing how much Charlton gave to me - [it feels] truly amazing."
Grant becomes Nathan Jones’ third signing of the summer window and the Addicks boss added: "I’m absolutely delighted to have got the signing of Karlan over the line. He’s someone I’ve known since he was 15 when I was at the football club and is someone who made a big impression on me back in the early days - I’ve monitored him for a long time.
"What we’re trying to do in terms of our evolution is add more quality to the squad and he does that. He’s someone with fantastic pedigree in the Premier League and in the Championship, especially.
"He did fantastically here before and he had a real desire to come back. I wanted to be the one to bring him home. He’s one of our own, he’s done fantastically for the football club and I’m delighted to add a player of Karlan’s quality to our squad."
Meanwhile, Managing Director James Rodwell said: “We’re delighted to bring Karlan back to Charlton. Our focus this summer has been on strengthening the squad with players who can make a real impact, and Karlan fits that profile perfectly.
“With nearly 250 Championship appearances and experience in the Premier League, he brings proven pedigree, quality and know-how as we aim to continue to move the club forward."
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17:28 - Ben Jacobs - Twitter:
“Elsewhere Harry Clarke has interest from Bristol City, Stoke, Sheffield United and Preston. Bristol City most advanced. Permanent exit likely.🚜”
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Monday 20th July0
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12:38 - @stjohnshill - Charlton Life:
“Conor Coady is keen to return. However, a return is very unlikely to happen as things stand”
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Tuesday 21st July0
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09:00 - Charlton Athletic - Official Site:
Karoy Anderson joins Blackpool
Karoy Anderson has completed a permanent transfer to Sky Bet League One side Blackpool for an undisclosed fee.
Anderson joined the club’s academy as an eight-year-old and progressed through the ranks to earn his professional debut in November 2022, which he marked with a goal.
In total, the midfielder has earned 88 appearances for the Addicks across all competitions, 46 of which came during the club’s promotion-winning campaign in 2024/25.
He has also established himself on the international stage during that time, earning 19 caps for Jamaica to date.
The 21-year-old now returns to Bloomfield Road, where he enjoyed a successful loan spell during the latter half of the 2025/26 campaign.
Reflecting on his time at Charlton, Anderson said: "To those that have supported me and the club over the years, I just want to say a very big thank you. From going to The Valley as an academy player every week, hoping to reach that stage, to then stepping out on to The Valley and living out those dreams has been a surreal experience for me and that’s credit to all of those who make Charlton the club that it is.
"I’d like to thank Steve Avory, Rhys Williams, Jason Pearce, Hamza Serrar, Daniel Gill, Dave Huzzey, Joe Francis and many, many others who worked with me tirelessly and dedicated time to improve and develop me over the years.
"I’m grateful for all of the managers I’ve had over the years who gave me an opportunity to play for the club I’ve been at from the age of eight, and the manager Nathan Jones and his staff who navigated the club to promotion, allowing me to live out a dream of playing at Wembley and getting promoted, similar to when I sat in the stands at Wembley and watched the team of 2019 get promoted. It’s been a special journey filled with many ups and downs, but I’ll forever be grateful. I wish you all the very best!"
Manager Nathan Jones said: "Karoy’s been magnificent since I came in - he scored some vital goals in the first six months I was here and then he was a really valued and productive member in our promotion year. He played games in the Championship but wanted to play week in, week out and that’s something we couldn’t guarantee.
"For the second half of last season, he went on loan to Blackpool and did fantastically well. They’ve come in and wanted to buy him. Karoy would’ve been a valued squad member here, but with the way that we want to evolve we couldn’t guarantee him that game time so we felt it was only fair to allow him to go and to play regular first-team football.
"We wish him all the best - he’s a wonderful kid and he’s been a wonderful servant for us. He’s someone that we care deeply about and we hope that he has a wonderful career, because he deserves it. He’s always welcome back here because he’s one of our own."
Everyone at the club would like to thank Karoy for his dedicated service and wish him all the very best in the next chapter of his career.”
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09:56 - @stjohnshill - Charlton Life:
“AFC Wimbledon are pushing hard for Kanu”
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Wednesday 22nd July0
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19:04 - @stjohnshill - Charlton Life:
“Been told another is very close to joining. No idea on name or position yet….Sparrows Lane is currently like Fort Knox”
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20:40 - @fulwellpitch - Twitter
“🚨EXCL: Alex Mitchell set to sign for #PAFC on permanent deal from #CAFC.
Fee around £600k + Add ons.”
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