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South London Press transfer deadline blog – AFC Wimbledon complete deal for Charlton winger and Zach Robinson seals Dundee return

Edmund Brack

BY EDMUND BRACK AND RICHARD CAWLEY

That is us done!

Thank you for joining us today. We hope you enjoyed the South London Press’ very first transfer deadline day blog. Catch Friday’s paper for all the fallout from this winter’s transfer window!

Robinson seals Dundee move – 11:20 pm

Final one of the night AFC Wimbledon forward Zach Robinson has completed his loan move back to Dundee.

AFC Wimbledon have completed Jaiyesimi deal – 11:12 pm

Our paper understands that Diallang Jaiyesimi has completed a loan move to AFC Wimbledon.

AFC Wimbledon working on deal to sign Charlton winger! – 11:00

As the transfer window slams shut, the South London Press understands that AFC Wimbledon are working on a deal to sign Charlton winger Diallang Jaiyesimi.

Chelsea agree British transfer record fee for Fernandez – 10:05 pm

Palace sign Lokonga on loan for the rest of the season – 10:00 pm

Crystal Palace have completed a loan agreement with Arsenal for Albert Sambi Lokonga until the end of the season.

Lokonga, 23, has made 15 appearances this season in all competitions under Mikel Arteta and has been kept out of the side in the Premier League since the 3-1 over Spurs in October.

Belgian international Lokonga has made 39 appearances in all competitions for Arsenal since signing from Anderlecht in a deal worth around the £17million mark.

Wimbledon not in pole position to sign Forest Green striker – 9:33 pm

AFC Wimbledon are unlikely to be favourites to land Forest Green striker Mathew Stevens if he becomes available.

The 24-year-old scored 23 goals in 37 League Two appearances last season as the Green won promotion to League One.

Stevens has just returned from a long-term ACL injury that he suffered towards the end of last season.

Dons complete defensive signing – 9:20 pm

AFC Wimbledon have signed Aaron Pierre on a contract until the end of the season from Sutton United.

The centre-back, 29, has made nearly 300 appearances in the Football League.

He will bolster Johnnie Jackson’s defensive options alongside Alex Pearce and Paul Kalambayi.

Palace complete first January signing – 9:10 pm

Crystal Palace have signed French U18 midfielder Naouirou Ahamada on a three-and-a-half-year deal from Stuttgart.

“I’m very happy to have joined this club. It is an amazing club, and I’m very excited to get started,” said the 20-year-old.

“I want to show my quality, and I want to help this team with my quality. I want to play games, work hard, train hard and progress, and help the team.”

Currie to stay with Wimbledon – 9: 06 pm

Bristol City have pulled out of the race to sign AFC Wimbledon defender Jack Currie.

The Championship side saw four bids rejected for the 21-year-old left-back.

AFC Wimbledon v Gillingham SkyBet League Two, Plough Lane, 30 July 2022
Picture : Keith Gillard

Charlton defender in advanced talks to sign for Forest Green – 9:00 pm

The South London Press understands that Charlton Athletic defender Terell Thomas is in advanced talks to join League One side Forest Green.

We reported earlier today that the 27-year-old could be set to leave The Valley today.

The defender joined the Addicks at the start of the season but has only played 45 minutes of League One football since Dean Holden took over from Ben Garner.

Ex-Reading and AFC Wimbledon centre-back Thomas has more than 90 appearances in League One football to his name.

Palace were chasing a Premier League loan deal – but deal looks off – 8:48 pm

The Daily Mail are reporting that Palace were looking at a loan deal to bring Manchester United’s Anthony Elanga to Selhurst Park for the rest of the season.

However, it looks likely that the winger will to stay at Old Trafford for the rest of the season.

Full story as Wrexham co-owners Reynolds and McElhenney confirm capture of Charlton defender – 8:38 pm

Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have confirmed that they have signed Charlton Athletic centre-back Eoghan O’Connell.

It has been a busy day for the Addicks with a number of ins and outs.

Hollywood A-listers announce Charlton Athletic departure for Wrexham-bound Eoghan O’Connell

Hollywood calling for Charlton defender – 8: 34 pm

 

Charlie Kirk completes League One loan switch – 8:23 pm

Charlton Athletic winger Charlie Kirk has joined Burton Albion on loan.

The 25-year-old links up once again with goalkeeper Craig MacGillivray, who signed for the Brewers earlier in the transfer window.

Burton Albion loan switch for Charlton Athletic wideman

No Crystal Palace return for Conor Gallagher – 8:16 pm

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Fulham complete midfield signing – 7:57 pm

Fulham have completed the £8million signing of Sasa Lukic from Torino.

The 26-year-old has penned a four-and-a-half-year deal, with the west Londoners having the option to extend by a further 12 months.

Chelsea youngster makes Championship loan switch – 7:48 pm

Chelsea youngster Omari Hutchinson looks set for a six-month loan spell at Championship side West Brom.

Hutchinson, who made his professional debut for Chelsea in their 1-0 home defeat to Manchester City in the Premier League at the start of the year, will undergo a medical with Carlos Corberan’s side.

The 19-year-old also featured in Chelsea’s 4-0 defeat by Manchester City in the FA Cup earlier this month.

Charlton look set for one in and one out – 7:21 pm

Wimbledon forward set to rejoin Dundee – 7:00 pm

AFC Wimbledon forward Zach Robinson is set to rejoin Dundee on loan for the rest of the season, the South London Press understands.

Our paper also believes Wimbledon will be signing a replacement for Robinson to bolster Johnnie Jackson’s attacking options.

Wimbledon striker set to rejoin Dundee on loan

Palace eye one more Premier League loan before 11pm deadline – 6:40 pm

The Daily Mail are reporting that Palace have their eye on one more Premier League loan signing, but it is dependent on the selling club getting an incoming over the line.

Charlton announce Hector – 6: 35 pm

More details on our website about Charlton’s pursuit of Michael Hector – 5:48 pm

Charlton Athletic look set to sign former Fulham and Chelsea centre-back Michael Hector on a free transfer.

The 30-year-old has been without a club since he was released by Fulham in July.

Because Hector is unattached it means he can sign for a club outside of tonight’s 11pm deadline. But the South London Press has been told that the Addicks are keen to wrap up his move today.

It will cast fresh doubt over the future of Sam Lavelle and we already reported earlier today that Terell Thomas had been cleared to make an exit.

Charlton Athletic likely to sign former Fulham and Chelsea centre-back Michael Hector

Charlton aiming to wrap up defender deal today – 5:18 pm

Details emerge about Bristol City’s bids for Jack Currie – 5:05 pm

BristolLive are reporting that the Robins’ attempts to land the Wimbledon left-back have stalled due to the South Londoners asking for Currie to be loaned back for the rest of the season.

They are also reporting the third bid that the Championship side submitted for the 21-year-old was in the region of £600,000 plus a 20 per cent sell-on clause.

Millwall complete Watmore signing – 4:20 pm

Gary Rowett has spoken with the South London Press about Millwall completing the deal to sign Middlesbrough attacker Duncan Watmore.

‘We didn’t think he was a player who would be available’ – Millwall manager Rowett on landing Boro attacker Watmore

Third Bristol City bid for Jack Currie rejected by AFC Wimbledon – 3:40 pm

The South London Press understands that Bristol City’s third bid for AFC Wimbledon defender Jack Currie was rejected.

It is unclear at this stage whether the Robins will go back in for the 21-year-old left-back before the 11 pm deadline tonight.

AFC Wimbledon v Doncaster Rovers SkyBet League Two, Plough Lane, 13 August 2022
Picture : Keith Gillard

Conor Gallagher WILL NOT be leaving Chelsea – 3:22 pm

Ex-Charlton forward Stockley reveals the big pull which led to Fleetwood signing – 2:40 pm

Jayden Stockley says that Fleetwood Town’s capture of Jack Marriott was “a big pull” in him deciding to leave Charlton Athletic.

Stockley still had 18 months to run on his contract with the South London club.

Fleetwood say that the 29-year-old has joined for a “substantial undisclosed fee”.

Jayden Stockley reveals “big pull” which convinced him to swap Charlton for Fleetwood Town

Arsenal midfielder having medical at Crystal Palace – 2:27 pm

Belgian midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga is currently undergoing his medical with Crystal Palace.

The 23-year-old is set to join the Eagles for the rest of the season on loan.

Ex-Millwall forward has contract cancelled – 2:20 pm

West Brom have terminated Kenneth Zohore’s contract by mutual consent.

The Danish forward made 19 appearances during his spell with the Lions, scoring just three times.

Lukic arrives at Fulham – 2:15 pm

Serbian midfielder Sasa Lukic has arrived at Fulham’s Motspur Park training ground to complete his £8million deal from Torino, according to the Athletic.

The 26-year-old will become Fulham’s first new signing of the January transfer window.

The west Londoners have also cancelled Josh Onomah’s contract.

Here is a round-up of our stories so far… 1:50 pm

  • Wimbledon have had a third bid from Bristol City for defender Jack Currie this morning.
  • Charlton winger Charlie Kirk is set to head out on loan to Burton.
  • Terell Thomas could be set to leave Charlton Athletic today.
  • Wimbledon are one of a number of clubs chasing Forest Green forward Mathew Stevens.
  • Charlton have completed the loan signing of Gavin Kilkenny from Bournemouth.
  • Crystal Palace are in talks to sign Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga on loan.
  • The Eagles are also close to signing Stuttgart midfielder Naouirou Ahamada and St Mirren youngster Dylan Reid.
  • Millwall are set to make Middlesbrough’s Duncan Watmore a permanent signing. The 28-year-old had his medical yesterday.

Will Crystal Palace go back in for Conor Gallagher? – 1:30 pm

Addicks complete loan signing of Bournemouth midfielder – 1:00 pm

Read the full story below!

Gavin Kilkenny excited at linking back up with Dean Holden at Charlton Athletic

Charlton defender could leave on deadline day – 12: 50 pm

Charlton Athletic defender Terell Thomas could be set to leave today, the South London Press understands.

The 27-yeard-old joined the Addicks at the start of the season but has only played 45 minutes of League One football since Dean Holden took over from Ben Garner.

Picture: Paul Edwards

Ex-Reading and AFC Wimbledon centre-back Thomas has more than 90 appearances in League One football to his name. It is believed that the defender is attracting interest from Burton Albion and Gillingham.

Dons among plenty of sides chasing Forest Green forward – 12:20 pm

AFC Wimbledon are thought to be one of a number of clubs chasing a deal for Forest Green forward Mathew Stevens.

The 24-year-old scored 23 goals in 37 League Two appearances last season as the Green won promotion to League One.

Stevens has just returned from a long-term ACL injury that he suffered towards the end of last season.

The ex-Stevenage and Barnet forward could be available on a permanent transfer, but the South London Press understands that Forest Green will have to sign a replacement before they allow the forward to explore his options.

West Brom in talks to sign Fulham’s Chalobah – with Marco Silva set to bolster his midfield options – 12:05 pm

Championship side West Bromwich Albion are looking to seal a permanent deal for Fulham midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah.

Fulham v Sunderland, Emirates FA Cup – Fouth Round, , Craven Cottage, 28 January 2023
Picture : Keith Gillard

Marco Silva’s side are allowing Chalobah to leave as they are closing in on a deal to sign Torino midfielder Sasa Lukic.

The Serbian 26-year-old will reportedly cost the west Londoners £8million.

Ex-Charlton and Wimbledon forward in demand – 11:55 am

SkySports are reporting that Reading are interested in signing Lyle Taylor from Nottingham Forest.

Taylor made 150 appearances during his time with Wimbledon, scoring 55 goals and recording 21 assists.

The 32-year-old, who has not featured for Forest since their promotion to the Premier League in the summer, scored 36 goals in 67 appearances during his time at The Valley.

Fulham pushing to complete Arsenal loan signing – 11:21 am

Fulham are still trying to sign Arsenal defender Cedric Soares, according to reports.

The 31-year-old right-back also has interest from another Premier League side and one club from La Liga.

Palace looking to seal Lokonga loan deal – 11:04 am

Crystal Palace are in talks to sign Albert Sambi Lokonga on loan from Arsenal.

Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo (left) and Arsenal’s Albert Sambi Lokonga battle for the ball during the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Sunday September 4, 2022.

The deal to bring the Belgian to Selhurst Park for the rest of the season kicked into gear after the Gunners agreed a fee with Chelsea for Jorginho

Dylan Reid finalising Crystal Palace move – 10:39 am

Crystal Palace are reportedly finalising a move for St Mirren midfielder Dylan Reid.

The 17-year-old had held talks with Celtic, but the Eagles looked to have swooped to win his signature.

Bristol City make third bid for Wimbledon defender – 10:11 am

Bristol City have submitted a third bid for AFC Wimbledon defender Jack Currie.

The Dons have already rebuffed two bids from the Championship side for the left-back.

AFC Wimbledon v Doncaster Rovers SkyBet League Two, Plough Lane, 13 August 2022
Picture : Keith Gillard

Chelsea midfielder looks set for exit – 10:00 am

The Athletic are reporting that Arsenal have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign Joginho. The deal is reportedly worth £12million. The Gunners have handed the Italian midfielder a one-and-a-half-year deal, with the option to extend until 2025.

Charlton winger joining League One rival on loan – 09:53 am

Charlie Kirk is joining Burton Albion on loan.

Charlton Athletic v Exeter City SkyBet League One, The Valley, 11 October 2022
Picture : Keith Gillard

Charlton manager Dean Holden has been keen to trim the squad size and the likes of Craig MacGillivray and Jake Forster-Caskey have already moved on earlier in this window. Diallang Jaiyesimi, who played in the club’s U21 match yesterday, is another player they are open to offers for.

Ex-Palace and Charlton midfielder has deadline day interest – 9:48 am

Swindon Town have rejected a bid from Hibernian for midfielder Jonny Williams.

The ex-Crystal Palace and Charlton midfielder has been at Swindon since leaving Cardiff in 2021.

Wales’ Jonny Williams during a press conference at the Al Sadd Sports Club in Doha, Qatar. Picture date: Saturday November 19, 2022.

Millwall boss shares thoughts on Burke – 9:27 am

Gary Rowett has no doubt about the quality that Oliver Burke can add to his Millwall squad.

The 25-year-old signed for the Lions on loan from Werder Bremen yesterday.

Millwall thinking ‘outside the box’ in January window as boss Gary Rowett discusses Oliver Burke loan return

What are we expecting today? – 9:00 am

  • Crystal Palace to complete the signing of French midfielder Naouirou Ahamada. The Eagles agreed a deal worth in the region of £10million with Stuttgart for the 20-year-old, who had a medical with the Premier League side yesterday.
  • The Eagles are also chasing a loan deal for Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga.
  • Millwall are set to make Middlesbrough’s Duncan Watmore a permanent signing. The 28-year-old had his medical yesterday and likely to be confirmed this morning. The Lions also completed the loan signing of Oliver Burke on Monday.
  • Charlie Kirk is set to make a loan exit from Charlton Athletic. Burton Albion are one of the clubs interested in taking the winger for the second half of the campaign.
  • The Addicks are set to seal a loan deal for Bournemouth midfielder Gavin Kilkenny.
  • It could also be a busy day at AFC Wimbledon. We understand that the Dons are chasing a striker to bolster their forward option for the second half of the League Two season.
  • Johnnie Jackson’s side have also been linked to a loan move for Leicester City youngster Kasey McAteer this morning.

Good morning – 9:00 am

Good morning, and welcome to the South London Press’ maiden transfer deadline day blog!

We’ll keep you right up to date across the day with the ongoings at Crystal Palace, Millwall, Charlton Athletic and AFC Wimbledon.

We will also dip our toe in the west London clubs, with Chelsea, Fulham and QPR all chasing deals up until 11pm this evening.

Our sides have had more than 700 hours this January to complete deals, but here we are, into the last 24 hours of January and deals are still to be done.

Keep across our coverage on https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/sport/ and feel free to tweet @RichCawleySLP all day and very, very late into the night.

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  • Any chance in millwall getting st in?

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