League One action takes a pause for several clubs in the division this weekend with the FA Cup coming to town. Charlton Athletic travel to Preston North End while Leyton Orient host Derby County in two enticing fixtures.
Even with focus turning to the cup competition, all eyes remain on the League One table with the Addicks looking to make up ground and return to the play-off spots after a strong recent run of form.
Charlton Athletic, Mansfield Town and Birmingham City feature in your Thursday League One round-up.
Charlton Athletic in transfer race for ex Premier League man
Charlton Athletic are competing with League One rivals Mansfield Town and Lincoln City to recruit former Premier League midfielder Sam Clucas from National League side Oldham Athletic this month.
“It was harsh on Hylts [Danny Hylton] to come off the bench but Chuks was electric in training on Friday, so we made that decision. We know if we get a fit and aggressive Chuks Aneke he is a real asset.”
Birmingham City transfer hits snag
Free spending Birmingham City are close to completing the signing of Hannover centre-back Phil Neumann this month with the 27-year-old already passing a medical at the Midlands club.
That’s the latest from,Football INSIDER but the outlet adds that the deal could still hit a hurdle with negotiations between the two clubs not quite finalised. The Blues saw a £3.4 million bid rejected by the German side last summer and renewed talks have stalled again with Hannover insisting they want £4 million for the player.
The former Germany under-20 international has been a mainstay in the Hannover defence this season and holds the versatility to play both in the centre of defence and as a right-back.
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