Charlton Athletic are attempting a late loan move for Leicester City midfielder Oliver Skipp before the transfer window closes tonight. The report from Sky Sports via Transfer Centre Live, published on Tuesday, states the Addicks are eyeing a swoop for the 25-year-old.
Nathan Jones's side, who currently sit top of the Championship with a perfect record of three wins from three games, are looking to add depth to their midfield. Their strong start, which includes a two-point lead over Wolves and a +3 goal difference, has not stopped the manager from seeking reinforcements. You can track their progress on the standings page.
Who is Oliver Skipp?
Oliver Skipp is a 25-year-old central midfielder who joined Leicester City from Tottenham Hotspur for a reported £20 million fee in 2024. He made 106 senior appearances for Spurs earlier in his career. His most notable loan spell came in the 2020/21 season with Norwich City, where he started 44 of their 46 league games as the Canaries won promotion.
This summer, Skipp has also been linked with moves to other Championship clubs Middlesbrough and Preston North End. Leicester have indicated they would need to find a replacement for the player before sanctioning any departure.
Where would he fit at Charlton?
Charlton have been active in the summer window, adding six new players. The arrivals include attackers Karlan Grant and Millenic Alli, midfielders Nathaniel Chalobah and Timothy Ouma, and defenders Danny McNamara and Tyler Bindon. A loan move for Skipp would provide further competition and experience in the engine room for a squad aiming to maintain its early momentum.
The Addicks have scored five goals and conceded just two in their opening fixtures. Their next challenge is an away trip to face Stoke City, who are 24th in the table, on September 5th. Fans can view the full schedule on our fixtures page.
Why is the timing so tight?
The transfer window for permanent and loan deals between English clubs shuts at 11pm tonight. This gives Charlton a narrow window to negotiate with Leicester and complete any necessary medical and paperwork. Sky Sports via Transfer Centre Live said: "Charlton Athletic are eyeing a late loan swoop for Leicester City midfielder Oliver Skipp, according to Sky Sports via Transfer Centre Live (16:45, 01/09)."
The original report of Charlton's interest came from The72. Securing a player of Skipp's pedigree would be a significant coup for Jones as he looks to build a squad capable of sustaining a promotion push. The manager will be assessing all his options, which can be seen on the squad page, ahead of the deadline. Charlton's next fixture is away at Stoke City on September 5th.
