Simon Church will have the chance to score against Charlton next season after signing for MK Dons. He says that the ambition of his new club matches his (to stay in the Championship?).
'Churchy is a really top lad, a good player and can score goals. He will add tremendous quality to our team' said Dons boss Karl Robinson.
I would never fault his effort for us, but all the energy rarely had an outcome in terms of a goal.
Giant striker Simon Makienok is coming in on loan from Palermo. There is an option to convert the signing to a permanent deal in due course: Simon Makienok
Makienok was a goal scoring success at Brondby, but found it difficult to adjust to the style of Italian football. He turned down possible moves to Palace and Fulham in January.
Given his 6ft. 7 ins. height, it may be necessary to raise the height of the entrance to the pitch from the tunnel to stop him bumping his head!
Derek from Dymchurch commented, 'What with the good weather and all these signings, it's been a difficult week for us moaners to find something to complain about.'
The official club site has now confirmed that Makienok has signed on a one year loan.
Michiel Kramer scored 17 goals for Den Haag last season and Charlton are one of three Championship clubs chasing him: Michiel Kramer
He is definitely leaving Den Haag and given his wish to come to London, it seems unlikely that he will go to Sheffield to become a massive. Hence, the real choice is between West London (Brentford) and SE7.
English and French sources are reporting that El Hadji Ba is to sign for Charlton: Signing. Of Sengalese descent, the 22-year old midfielder has played for Sunderland.
The signing of El Hadji Ba has now been confirmed by the club. See him score here: El Hadji Ba
Fredéric Bulot has been seen in South-East London, suggesting that his anticipated signing is imminent.
Yoni Buyens is leaving Standard Liege twelve months before the expiry of his contract and joining Genk on a four year deal: Yoni Buyens
He missed family and friends in Belgium when he was at Charlton: Buyens interview
Aston Villa are determined to make a bid for Jordan Cousins and see off competition from Liverpool and Newcastle United, according to usually reliable West Midlands sources: Jordan Cousins . Other reports have mentioned interest from Norwich and Hull.
However, the report thinks that Charlton are determined to resist the bid.
Roland Duchatelet has sold Standard Liege to the club's vice-president Bruno Venanzi who is also the owner of Lampiris, an energy supply company based on green tariffs: Sale
83 per cent of Standard supporters who have voted so far in an online poll have welcomed the news: Au revoir
Roland Duchatelet reaffirmed his interest in football according to Belgian outlet L'Avernir who quoted him saying: 'I will stay in football. But not Belgian football.'
The most optimistic reading of this would be that he could see the financial potential in enabling Charlton to become a Premiership side.
Reports are circulating in Belgium that Roland is planning to sell Standard Liege to Russian investors. There will be a press conference later this morning: Standard Liege
Standard Liege has also been the lynchpin of the network, but Roland is a businessman and would not turn down a good offer. It appears, however, that he is no longer asking for €70 million.
Quite what the implications for Charlton might be are uncertain. It could release further funds for investment with Charlton becoming the new mother ship. Or Charlton could be sold and the network gradually dismantled.
