Three Charlton Athletic players have been highlighted as potential departures for either loan or permanent transfer, according to South London Press journalist Richard Cawley on Twitter.
With the news late last night that Dean Holden had been sacked by the Addicks, fans began to speculate what this could possibly mean for the remaining week of the transfer window, which is due to slam shut on Friday 1st September. Journalist Richard Cawley has indicated that despite the departure the club’s transfer strategy remains unchanged
Three players are given the possibility of leaving the club. Conor McGrandles, Jack Payne and Charlie Kirk are said to be likely to leave on loan or on long-term contracts.
McGrandles joined the club on a free transfer after leaving his compatriot Lincoln City in League One and has since struggled to secure a spot on the team. When Dean Holden was appointed, he was injured, and the new owner decided to loan him to Cambridge United when he returned. He performed well as Mark Bonner’s side avoided relegation and confirmed their status as a League One club. However, he was still unable to earn a spot in the Addicks starting XI at the start of the season despite the team’s poor form.
Payne joined McGrandles at the same time but from League Two Swindon Town. He is one of a number of players who have followed owner Ben Garner to The Valley in the rebuilding of his team. He has since made 54 appearances for the Addicks, scoring seven goals, but has found his playing time more limited this season after being benched against Oxford United and Leyton Orient and only showed up late in their 3-2 loss. by Port Vale.
Kirk joined the club in 2021 and has since been loaned to Blackpool and Burton Albion and made just three appearances this season, with a total of 13 minutes in League One this campaign as he was eliminated. completely off the team for this season’s finals. Dean Holden. charge game. Writer’s point of view
These are all quality players who, for one reason or another, are considered to be beyond the requirements. It is unusual to see the club continue to actively try to push them out of the team in the absence of a new manager. It is clear that the club want action in the closing days of the transfer window and perhaps they need to take a small pay cut to get the deal they want? Both Payne and McGrandles were in high demand before joining the club, so I doubt there will be many pursuers.
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