Charlton boss Ben Jones insists the club will hit its transfer targets this summer after a difficult 2025-26 Championship season.

Jones spoke as the Addicks prepare to rebuild a squad that finished 19th last term with just 53 points from 46 games. The side scored 44 goals but conceded 58, leaving them 42 points behind league winners Coventry and staring down a summer of heavy lifting.

What did Jones say about the transfer window?

Jones told reporters the club’s recruitment team is working flat out to bring in the right profiles. He stressed the need for quality depth across the pitch after a campaign where Charlton leaked goals at both ends. The Addicks shipped three at Swansea in their final game of the season, a 3-1 loss on May 2, which capped a run of two wins in their last five.

The manager pointed to the squad’s Championship status and the need to compete in every game next term. With 13 wins, 14 draws and 19 defeats, Charlton’s -14 goal difference underlined the work required to climb the table.

Why does this matter for Charlton?

Charlton’s 19th-place finish left them eight points clear of the relegation zone but still 42 points adrift of Coventry. That gap shows how far the club sits from automatic contention under current resources. Jones’ comments signal the board is backing him to reshape the group without overhauling the entire XI.

The transfer focus comes as fan groups push for stability after a campaign where the Addicks never looked like a side capable of mounting a push for the play-offs. A stronger spine and sharper finishing could turn narrow defeats into draws or wins next time out.

What happens next for the Addicks?

The club’s hierarchy is expected to green-light moves that fit Jones’ system rather than chase marquee names. The manager has already outlined areas needing reinforcement, with the backline and central midfield among the priorities.

Charlton open their pre-season schedule this month as the new campaign edges closer. A settled squad and clearer tactical identity could help the Addicks erase memories of a season where they shipped late goals in key moments. 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.