Six players in contract talks

Charlton are in talks with six players about extending their contracts - Ben Amos, Chuks Aneke, Jake Forster-Caskey, Jason Pearce, Adam Matthews and Ben Watson: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/charlton-athletic-in-contract-talks-with-six-of-squad-and-confirm-exit-of-trio/

Oshilaja has been let go and Otzumer will not be returning.   Thomas Sandgaard has confirmed that Charlton are interested in two loan players, presumably Famewo and Stockley.

Of those engaged in talks, Ben Watson has attracted some criticism from fans.

Midfielders James Vennings and Ben Dempsey have been offered contracts and various forms of contract have been offered to a number of Academy players: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/james-vennings-and-ben-dempsey-offered-deals-as-addicks-take-up-options-on-ghandour-and-ness/

Watson to stay

Ben Watson is to activate a clause in his contract that will enable him to stay at The Valley next season, having played in the required percentage of matches: https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/ben-watson-expected-to-extend-charlton-athletic-stay-with-boss-bowyer-revealing-clause-is-game-related/

Watson has his detractors, like most of the squad, but has performed well in front of the back four in recent games.

Unfortunately it looks as if Jake Forster-Caskey will not be available for tomorrow's match against Shrewsbury Town.

What future for Ben Watson?

Judging by the responses of some Charlton fans on social media, no future at all: https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/what-does-the-future-hold-for-ben-watson-at-charlton-athletic/?fbclid=IwAR0dKidxebC4OneYUumqigBtICed5kD0YsbC8UvlQ3cLU0H9xu8ACKGCCP4

There is going to have to be a major revamp of the squad in the summer, who is in charge of that remains to be seen.