Charlton Athletic: August 2008 - news archive

Charlton Athletic are set to beat QPR and Coventry to the loan capture of Portsmouth defender Martin Crainie.

Charlton boss Alan Pardew has confirmed he hopes to sign Sunderland defender Paul McShane before the window closes.

Portsmouth defender Linvoy Primus has completed his loan move back to Charlton despite speculation the move could fall through.

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has called off Linvoy Primus' switch to Charlton after a disagreement over the loan length.

West Brom have reportedly won the race to sign Chinese midfielder Zheng Zhi after agreeing a £2.5million fee with Charlton.

Charlton boss Alan pardew says he is pleased with the way Nicky Bailey has settled in since his move to the Valley.

Portsmouth centre-half Linvoy Primus will rejoin former club Charlton on loan until the end of the season on Wednesday.

Charlton will be without Kelly Youga and Therry Racon against Reading but Grant Basey should be fit to play.

Charlton midfielder Therry Racon has broken his fifth metatarsal and will be out of action for around three months.

Charlton Athletic forward Chris Dickson has penned a new deal with the club which extends his contract until 2010.

Charlton are sweating over the fitness of Grant Basey after the player picked up a hamstring injury against Watford.

Zheng Zhi is due back at Charlton this week but Alan Pardew does not expect him to stay for long as West Brom close in.

Amdy Faye has left Charlton to join Stoke on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee and Jerome Thomas has joined Portsmouth on loan.

West Brom boss Tony Mowbray will now step up his efforts to land Charlton's Zheng Zhi following China's elimination from the Olympics.

Southend midfielder Nicky Bailey has completed his move to Charlton in a deal which could cost the Londoners £750,000.

Charlton boss Alan Pardew is hoping Amdy Faye completes his move to Stoke so he can use the cash to strengthen his ranks.

Charlton are still hoping to wrap up a deal for Southend midfielder Nicky Bailey despite already failing with one offer.

Fulham winger Hameur Bouazza has completed a season-long loan deal to Charlton Athletic after falling out of favour at Craven Cottage.

Charlton have revealed that they have turned down a bid for midfielder Zheng Zhi, believed to have been from West Brom.

West Brom are staying tight-lipped on reports they have launched a bid to sign Charlton midfielder Zheng Zhi.

Charlton are still in the hunt for Portsmouth's Martin Cranie as Alan Pardew tries to strengthen his squad.

Charlton boss Alan Pardew has admitted he expects to see more players come and go ahead of the Addicks opening match against Swansea.

Charlton could be set to cash in on Zheng Zhi after Alan Pardew revealed the Addicks are considering a substantial bid.

West Brom are reportedly lining up a £2million bid for Sheffield United midfielder Michael Tonge who Charlton also are said to want.

West Brom are believed to be interested in China captain Zheng Zhi who currently plays for Charlton Athletic.

Madjid Bougherra says he was persuaded to join Rangers by Algeria international Brahim Hemdani after completing his £2.5m switch.