N'Guessan move back on?

There is a lot of speculation that the Addicks could renew their interest in a loan deal for Millwall's Dany N'Guessan. Richard Cawley has tweeted that he will write about in Pravda tomorrow, but Millwall manager Kenny Jackett remains uncertain whether Charlton will renew their interest. Chris Powell clearly remains convinced that N'Guessan has something to offer the Addicks, but says that a move is not imminent as it would depend on other players going out: Keep Guessing

The most likely way in which that could happen is through Green and Wright-Phillips going to Swindon, but there is no recent news from the County Ground.

Failed attempt to sign N'Guessan

Charlton made an unsuccessful attempt to sign former loan player in the dying hours of the transfer window, a Millwall site has revealed. But Millwall did not want to leave themselves short of cover at the eleventh-hour and talks barely got off the ground. A swap deal involving Danny Haynes was briefly discussed but then dismissed.

The Addicks have been keen to sign N'Guessan ever since he impressed while on loan at The Valley last season and the 25-year-old had been expected to make the move permanent last August. But the Frenchman has featured on a regular basis for Millwall in recent months after starting the campaign on the fringes of the squad and manager Jackett would be reluctant to lose him at this stage.

Yann's pledge

Yann Kermorgant wants to atone for the home defeat by Crystal Palace by securing victory at Millwall on Saturday: Kermorgant

Chris Powell admits that Charlton came nowhere close to signing Dany N'Guessan from Millwall on a permanent deal in the transfer window. Powell still rates N'Guessan who is currently specialising in cameo roles from the bench: N'Guessan

Villa abandon Stephens deal

Aston Villa have abandoned their pursuit of Dale Stephens and are targeting Crewe midfielder Ashley Westwood instead: Stephens

Villa made a 'take it or leave it' offer to Charlton this morning. It was felt that the Addicks were asking too high a price (reportedly £2.5m).

Word has it that we are still purusing Dany N'Guessan who is certainly interested in leaving Millwall for The Valley.

N'Guessan correction

Pravda has stated that our offer for N'Guessan was under £50k, a figure confirmed by normally reliable sources. That sounds like a more realistic figure and explains the ready rejection. Perhaps we could have thrown in a few tins of paint for the Toolbox. In any case, the team looks more or less complete.

Saturday's opponents Hull City went down 1-0 at Blackburn last night. Manager Steve Bruce commented, 'For all our good football and the way we are defensively, if you don't score and take the chances somewhere like here, it's going to be a frustrating night for you. I think after being at the club a few weeks, that's going to be our Achilles heel.'

Given our defensive strengths that is encouraging for Saturday, although the weather forecast is for rain. Full preview later today.

N'Guessan bid turned down

Unconfirmed reports are stating that a £200,000 bid for Danny N'Guessan has been turned down by Millwall. He had a successful spell as a loan player with Charlton last season.

Ricardo Fuller has also reported to have been training at Sparrows Lane this afternoon and may be on his way on a free.