Charlton Athletic would welcome repeat of six-figure Ipswich Town deal

Charlton Athletic would welcome repeat of six-figure Ipswich Town deal

In the past, the Addicks have frequently been active in the last days of the January transfer market; last year’s late addition of Kayne Ramsay from Harrogate Town serves as an example.

Supporters generally agree that the Addicks would be better off with a creative midfielder if they were hoping to place in the League One play-offs at the end of the season.

Therefore, Charlton could potentially make a difference on the field and give supporters a boost as the season draws to a close if they made a signing akin to the one they made on the last day of the January transfer window in 2022.

Even though Charlton was 13 points outside of the top six and in 14th place in League One on the last day of the January transfer window in 2022, they still spent a sizable sum to bolster their roster.

Scott Fraser, a midfielder from Ipswich Town, cost the Addicks around £500,000. Although the Scotsman was unable to assist the team in returning to the Championship while he was in SE7, Charlton supporters would welcome a comparable level of drive and investment in the closing days of the current transfer window.

If the Addicks are able to acquire a player who can enhance the team, it might mean the difference between another season in League One and promotion back to the Championship. Right now, they are within striking distance of the top six in the third division.

An ambitious signing before the end of the month would undoubtedly boost optimism at The Valley ahead of the final few months of the season, even though it would be foolish to spend a transfer fee like the one that was spent on Fraser if there is no one available to bolster Nathan Jones’ squad.

Fraser had a few standout performances while playing for Charlton, but it must be acknowledged that he did not always live up to his price tag.

Alongside players like George Dobson, Miles Leaburn, and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, the 29-year-old was a vital member of the Addicks, who finished 10th in League One and advanced to the EFL Cup quarterfinals under Dean Holden. That season was his best.

Although he has only made three appearances for Dundee this season since joining in the summer, Charlton would undoubtedly hope that a player like Fraser could have a bigger overall impact if they were to sign him before the end of the transfer window. However, a similar level of ambition and investment in the days ahead would undoubtedly be welcome in SE7, especially since the Addicks are in the running for promotion this time around. Unfortunately, he was fairly ineffective in his final season at The Valley.

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