Lee Bowyer gives his verdict on Charlton’s transfer hopes for Brighton striker Hemed

BY RICHARD CAWLEY

Lee Bowyer has described Charlton’s hopes of being allowed to sign Tomer Hemed as 50-50 – with his deadline day move from Brighton going right to the wire for the transfer deadline cut-off.

The Brighton striker was set for a permanent move to SE7.

But the Addicks are waiting on a verdict at the start of next week to see if the transfer has got the green light.

“As it stands today it is 50-50 but we say that we put it through on time,” said Addicks boss Bowyer. “So, hopefully the right decision gets made.

“We think it should but it is going to a panel or whatever and we’ll have to go from there.

“We’re hopeful he is going to be our player.

“He was permanent.”

Beram Kayal did arrive from Brighton on a season-long loan but he has a slight injury.

“He’s not completely fit but I accept that though – he’s a great player,” said Bowyer. “If I’m going to lose him for a week or two weeks or a month – I don’t think it is going to be long – but I can have him for the next seven then I’ll accept that.

“It’s nothing major. He is a very good midfielder.”

Asked about whether he had made his mind up over offering a contract to Callum Harriott, Bowyer replied: “Not at the moment – he’s injured. I haven’t decided anything about him.”