Charlton Athletic have confirmed two new signings, adding Premier League experience and young talent to their squad. The Addicks have brought in midfielder Oliver Skipp on a season-long loan and secured winger Junior Nkeng from AFC Wimbledon for an undisclosed fee.
Nathan Jones, Charlton's boss, hailed the arrival of the 25-year-old Skipp. "He's a player with wonderful experience, with wonderful quality. He's a real marquee signing for us," Jones said. Skipp has made 101 Premier League appearances for Leicester City and Tottenham Hotspur and also has Championship experience from a spell with Norwich City. He started Leicester's first two League One games this season but was sent off in the second match, serving a three-game ban that has now been completed.
Who is Junior Nkeng?
Junior Nkeng is a 19-year-old winger who was named AFC Wimbledon's young player of the year last season. He has agreed a three-year contract with Charlton Athletic. Speaking to the club's website, Nkeng expressed his ambition. "Every player wants to go as high as possible," Nkeng said. "The Championship is a very tough league and it's a step that I think I'm ready for." His arrival is part of a significant summer rebuild at The Valley.
How many signings have Charlton made?
These two additions bring Charlton's total number of summer signings to eleven. The full list of new players includes Ivan Mesík, Billy Koumetio, Karlan Grant, Danny McNamara, Millenic Alli, Nathaniel Chalobah, Timothy Ouma, Arthur Okonkwo, Tyler Bindon, Oliver Skipp, and Junior Nkeng. This major squad overhaul comes as Charlton sit top of the Championship with a perfect record of three wins from three games, leading the table by two points. You can track their progress on our standings page.
Where do the new signings fit in?
Oliver Skipp's arrival provides proven quality and depth in central midfield. His extensive top-flight experience will be vital for a team aiming to maintain its strong start. Junior Nkeng offers exciting potential on the wing, adding to the attacking options available to Nathan Jones. The team's current form is formidable, having scored five goals and conceded just two in their opening three matches, giving them a goal difference of +3. This defensive solidity and attacking threat will be tested in the coming weeks.
What is Charlton's next fixture?
Charlton's immediate focus shifts to their next Championship fixture, an away trip to face Stoke City on September 5th. Stoke currently sit 24th in the table, making it a key opportunity for the league leaders to extend their advantage. The club's busy transfer window, reported by Yahoo Sports this week, has clearly been designed to build a squad capable of sustaining a promotion challenge. Fans can view the full schedule on our fixtures page and see the updated roster on our squad list. The double signing of Skipp and Nkeng completes a significant period of recruitment for the Addicks.
