Deadline Day from Pg.641 - Summer 2025 Charlton Athletic Transfer Rumours
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I’m confident despite not being in any WhatsApp groups that we’ve bid for Kelman, or at least shown serious interest. Whether successful or not is another thing, but does show we are interested in bringing in a goal scorer13
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I’ll have a word with Admin and see if we can let you in boss. Appreciate the faith 😉AFKABartram said:I’m confident despite not being in any WhatsApp groups that we’ve bid for Kelman, or at least shown serious interest. Whether successful or not is another thing, but does show we are interested in bringing in a goal scorer5 -
Think we're definitely in the market to spend a similar fee to Apter on a striker , will be interesting to see what other names do the rounds5
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AFKA does of course already have a CL The Cliqué badge.TelMc32 said:
I’ll have a word with Admin and see if we can let you in boss. Appreciate the faith 😉AFKABartram said:I’m confident despite not being in any WhatsApp groups that we’ve bid for Kelman, or at least shown serious interest. Whether successful or not is another thing, but does show we are interested in bringing in a goal scorer
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Badges. We don’t need no stinking badges.Oggy Red said:
AFKA does of course already have a CL The Cliqué badge.TelMc32 said:
I’ll have a word with Admin and see if we can let you in boss. Appreciate the faith 😉AFKABartram said:I’m confident despite not being in any WhatsApp groups that we’ve bid for Kelman, or at least shown serious interest. Whether successful or not is another thing, but does show we are interested in bringing in a goal scorer3 -
https://football-tribe.com/japan/2025/07/22/336701/
Why did Kyoto Sanga reject Shinnosuke Fukuda’s move to England?
As Charlton Athletic, newly promoted to the EFL Championship (England’s second tier), work to reinforce their squad for the 2025/26 season, it appears they had been pursuing the signing of a Japanese player. Having returned to the Championship for the first time since being relegated in the 2019/20 season, Charlton have already brought in seven new signings during the 2025 summer transfer window, steadily strengthening their team.
According to UK media outlet Daily Mail, Charlton approached J1 side Kyoto Sanga with a proposal to sign defender Shinnosuke Fukuda on a loan deal with an option to buy. However, Kyoto rejected the offer.
Kyoto’s stance is that they are only willing to part with the player in a permanent transfer, and Fukuda’s contract reportedly includes a release clause of £800,000 (around ¥160 million). Unless this amount is paid in full, it seems difficult for negotiations to move forward.
Fukuda, currently 24 years old, has made 21 J1 appearances so far this 2025 season. As of the end of Matchday 24, Kyoto sit in 4th place—just 4 points behind the league leaders and within reach of the title. Fukuda has recorded 3 goals and 1 assist in all competitions this season, marking the best form of his career to date.
The media also reports that Fukuda sees playing in Europe as a necessary step toward making Japan’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He has yet to receive a senior national team call-up.
Charlton, for their part, have been actively recruiting various players this summer as they look to solidify their place in the Championship.
Latest piece in Japanese media regarding Fukuda. Doesn’t give away anything we didn’t already know from other articles.9 -
One thing I want to know, what's happened to this Rob Adapter guy that Ronnie said we were after...🙄2
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Someone in my WhatsApp group said that his mum said he was off to Prestoneastterrace6168 said:One thing I want to know, what's happened to this Rob Adapter guy that Ronnie said we were after...🙄4 -
I'll have to check my chats, must have missed that one...Todds_right_hook said:
Someone in my WhatsApp group said that his mum said he was off to Prestoneastterrace6168 said:One thing I want to know, what's happened to this Rob Adapter guy that Ronnie said we were after...🙄0 -
Just checked who’s admin on the group, he doesn’t meet the CL height test, not sure if we another.TelMc32 said:
I’ll have a word with Admin and see if we can let you in boss. Appreciate the faith 😉AFKABartram said:I’m confident despite not being in any WhatsApp groups that we’ve bid for Kelman, or at least shown serious interest. Whether successful or not is another thing, but does show we are interested in bringing in a goal scorer1 - Sponsored links:
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Bring back the fish puns!4
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https://www.htafc.com/news/2025/july/23/signing--marcus-mcguane-joins-town/
Huddersfield sign occasionally mentioned target for us Marcus Mcguane from Bristol City .
Posted in here because it would rule out Marc Leonard.0 -
The next 39 (and counting) days are crucial...0
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If we had then i think it would be public knowledge by now because his agent or QPR (or both) would want to drum up interest. If the MLS and Luton bids are public knowledge then ours would be too.AFKABartram said:I’m confident despite not being in any WhatsApp groups that we’ve bid for Kelman, or at least shown serious interest. Whether successful or not is another thing, but does show we are interested in bringing in a goal scorer2 -
I think he's told them he won't sign a new deal and he is out of contract next summer, so this is their last chance to get a decent price for him.TheAddicks4Ever said:
One question about Kelman if you could answer please, if he is that good why aren't QPR a championship club who finished just 7 points off relegation last year and only scored 53 goals in 46 games keeping him and playing him this season ???TeeC said:Can’t help thinking all of the concerns around Kelman apply more to some of the players we’ve already bought - Apter, Olaofe, Carey who are all unproven at Championship level.Everything is a punt but Kelman, at the age of 23, is probably a measured one in my view. And if Jones and Chapple think so then that would give me even more confidence.4 -
I think he’s playing in Europe as a continental Adapter.eastterrace6168 said:One thing I want to know, what's happened to this Rob Adapter guy that Ronnie said we were after...🙄3 -
Fukudem then!Callumcafc said:https://football-tribe.com/japan/2025/07/22/336701/Why did Kyoto Sanga reject Shinnosuke Fukuda’s move to England?
As Charlton Athletic, newly promoted to the EFL Championship (England’s second tier), work to reinforce their squad for the 2025/26 season, it appears they had been pursuing the signing of a Japanese player. Having returned to the Championship for the first time since being relegated in the 2019/20 season, Charlton have already brought in seven new signings during the 2025 summer transfer window, steadily strengthening their team.
According to UK media outlet Daily Mail, Charlton approached J1 side Kyoto Sanga with a proposal to sign defender Shinnosuke Fukuda on a loan deal with an option to buy. However, Kyoto rejected the offer.
Kyoto’s stance is that they are only willing to part with the player in a permanent transfer, and Fukuda’s contract reportedly includes a release clause of £800,000 (around ¥160 million). Unless this amount is paid in full, it seems difficult for negotiations to move forward.
Fukuda, currently 24 years old, has made 21 J1 appearances so far this 2025 season. As of the end of Matchday 24, Kyoto sit in 4th place—just 4 points behind the league leaders and within reach of the title. Fukuda has recorded 3 goals and 1 assist in all competitions this season, marking the best form of his career to date.
The media also reports that Fukuda sees playing in Europe as a necessary step toward making Japan’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He has yet to receive a senior national team call-up.
Charlton, for their part, have been actively recruiting various players this summer as they look to solidify their place in the Championship.
Latest piece in Japanese media regarding Fukuda. Doesn’t give away anything we didn’t already know from other articles.6 -
You are Marcus McGuane!MarcusH26 said:
Name: Marcus (fairly unusual)
Age: 26
H for Huddersfield
Too much of a coincidence otherwise.1 -
Are we all doing the eyes ? can see that going down wellmascot88 said:I think I'm turning Japanese, I think I'm turning Japanese, I really think so.
Got to be his chant surely.
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QPR mate said he won't extend his contract so wouldn't be surprised if they sell up this yearTheAddicks4Ever said:
One question about Kelman if you could answer please, if he is that good why aren't QPR a championship club who finished just 7 points off relegation last year and only scored 53 goals in 46 games keeping him and playing him this season ???TeeC said:Can’t help thinking all of the concerns around Kelman apply more to some of the players we’ve already bought - Apter, Olaofe, Carey who are all unproven at Championship level.Everything is a punt but Kelman, at the age of 23, is probably a measured one in my view. And if Jones and Chapple think so then that would give me even more confidence.1 -
I'm not sure that you should use such a slur when talking about yourself...SoundAsa£ said:
I am one of the three original members.Scoham said:
Can confirm, I'm in the same WhatsApp group.Covered End said:Kelman coming to us & Whatsapp groups was a joke, in case anyone thought it serious.1 -
That was the same with Sinclair Armstrong, he wasn’t going to extend so they sold him with a year of his contract left.Gammon said:
QPR mate said he won't extend his contract so wouldn't be surprised if they sell up this yearTheAddicks4Ever said:
One question about Kelman if you could answer please, if he is that good why aren't QPR a championship club who finished just 7 points off relegation last year and only scored 53 goals in 46 games keeping him and playing him this season ???TeeC said:Can’t help thinking all of the concerns around Kelman apply more to some of the players we’ve already bought - Apter, Olaofe, Carey who are all unproven at Championship level.Everything is a punt but Kelman, at the age of 23, is probably a measured one in my view. And if Jones and Chapple think so then that would give me even more confidence.0 -
We're not signing Kelman anyone who says we are is talking bollards !6
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Says someone annoyed that they don't have a CL badge 😜ShootersHillGuru said:
Badges. We don’t need no stinking badges.Oggy Red said:
AFKA does of course already have a CL The Cliqué badge.TelMc32 said:
I’ll have a word with Admin and see if we can let you in boss. Appreciate the faith 😉AFKABartram said:I’m confident despite not being in any WhatsApp groups that we’ve bid for Kelman, or at least shown serious interest. Whether successful or not is another thing, but does show we are interested in bringing in a goal scorer0 -
Lesser of two evils, compared to the WhatsApp and Linda jokes. You could say it would be of net benefit to the forum.robroy said:Bring back the fish puns!0 -
Trialist on the bench tonight. From the line up it looks like they are a RCB to play alongside Jones and Bell1
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Could it be Patrick Bauer???? 😂😂0
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If it is a RCB I will start to fear the worse about Ramsay1
