Charlton Athletic Set To Land 19-Year-Old

Charlton Athletic are set to complete the signing of goalkeeper Prince Adegoke on a free transfer following his release in the summer, according to journalist Nathan Gissing.

The 19-year-old was released by Premier League giants Chelsea this summer, following a rise through their academy and now appears to be heading to the League One side this summer.

Who is Prince Adegoke?

The shot-stopper has spent almost his entire career at Chelsea, continuously progressing through the club’s youth set-up. Last summer, Adegoke joined National League South side Welling United on a two-month loan deal, as a way to earn men’s first-team experience.

A tough start

Charlton Athletic began the 2023/24 season with a 1-0 victory at home to League Two champions Leyton Orient, with George Dobson netting the only goal. The club were then beaten 3-1 by Newport County in the EFL Cup, before slipping to a 1-0 loss against Peterborough United at the weekend

Dean Holden’s side will be plotting a victory in mid-week, when they host Bristol Rovers and then Port Vale on Saturday.

What’s been said?

According to journalist Nathan Gissing, the goalkeeper is expected to join the League One side on a free transfer in the coming days. In a tweet posted to Twitter, Gissing stated…

‘Goalkeeper Prince Adegoke is set to join League One side Charlton Athletic on a free transfer following his release from Chelsea earlier this summer. Adegoke has signed a one-year contract with the option for a further year.’

Writer’s View

It appears as though Adogoke would link up with the club’s U21s initially due to his lack of first-team experience, however, he would have the perfect opportunity to develop at the League One side.

Charlton have a strong relationship with Chelsea, especially with success stories like Ian Maatsen and I believe this is a move that would work out for all parties involved in the deal.

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Erik ten Hag continues to scour the transfer market for new signings, with Manchester United targeting Everton midfielder Amadou Onana alongside Benjamin Pavard, who’d replace West Ham target Harry Maguire

Manchester United may’ve kicked off their Premier League campaign against Wolves on Monday but Erik ten Hag and co are still focused on a strong end to the summer transfer window.

The Red Devils have already brought in Andre Onana, Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund for just shy of £200million, and are targeting more signings before deadline day on September 1. With Harry Maguire edging closer to joining West Ham for £30m, Ten Hag is set to have a vacant slot among his centre-back options which Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard could fill.

United have already made advances, including a bid which Bayern promptly rejected. There’s also room in midfield, with Fred having completed his £12.9m move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce, while Donny van de Beek is in talks to join Real Socidedad on loan.

Here’s a round-up of the latest transfer news from Old Trafford.

Pavard agreement reached

Bayern may’ve turned down United’s opening bid for Pavard, but the France international already has a verbal agreement to join the Red Devils. That’s according to Sky Germany, who state Pavard is keen on the move after Ten Hag identified him as an ideal replacement for the likely outgoing Maguire.

The 27-year-old can play as both a right-back and centre-back which would greatly aid Ten Hag’s selection choices. Nice centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo, 23, is among the alternatives to compatriot Pavard should United be unable to complete the deal, with German giants Bayern holding out for €30million (£25.8m) despite the French defender having entered the final year of his contract.

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Onana approach made

United have reportedly approached Everton with an interest in signing highly-rated midfielder Amadou Onana. The Guardian claim that Ten Hag’s search for a new midfielder has led him to the 21-year-old Belgium international, who joined Everton from French side Lille for £33m last summer.

The Toffees are reluctant to lose Onana and insist they aren’t under financial pressure to sell him. However, it’s added that Everton chiefs would consider a £50m bid.

West Ham have already made an offer for Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, who’s understood to be Ten Hag’s preferred midfield signing. Reports in Italy, via Sport Witness, claim that although the Irons haven’t met Fiorentina’s €30m asking price with their opening bid, their offer is ‘interesting’.

That could force United’s hand, having not yet made a formal bid, despite their interest. Amrabat, 26, previously had his heart set on a move to LaLiga with either Barcelona or Atletico Madrid, but now he’s set to only have credible options in the Premier League and may end up as a West Ham player next month.