Charlton Athletic's Tanto Olaofe has joined Lincoln City on a season-long loan deal, with an option to buy. The 26-year-old forward spent the second half of last season on loan at League One side Stockport County and came on as a substitute in the play-off final as the Hatters lost 4-1 to Bolton Wanderers.
What happened?
Lincoln City have signed forward Tanto Olaofe on a season-long loan deal, with an option to buy, from fellow Championship club Charlton Athletic. Olaofe, 26, spent the second half of last season on loan at League One side Stockport County and came on as a substitute in the play-off final as the Hatters lost 4-1 to Bolton Wanderers.
Why it matters for Charlton
The transfer is a blow to Charlton Athletic, who will miss Olaofe's pace and power in the Championship. The 26-year-old forward scored 5 goals in 17 appearances for Charlton last season.
What comes next?
Charlton Athletic will look to strengthen their squad in the transfer window, with a focus on signing players who can help the team push for promotion. The club's sporting director, Jez George, has stated that the team wants to add pace, power, and physicality to their group this summer.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 19th in Championship, 53 pts, 13W-14D-19L from 46 games, recent form LWLDL. Goals this season: 44 scored, 58 conceded (-14 goal difference). Title race: 42 points behind leaders Coventry. Next fixture: vs Bristol City (away, 2027-02-27) (12th in the table).
