Charlton Athletic are looking to reach an agreement to sign Dunfermline Athletic defender Josh Edwards in the coming days, according to London News Online.
Charlton Athletic are looking to bring the full-back down to England this summer to improve their squad ahead of another season in League One. As they prepare for Nathan Jones’ first full season as manager, they have a busy few months ahead of them in terms of transfers.
Edwards, 23, has lately been connected with a few Football League teams, with the Daily Record reporting that fellow third-tier clubs Barnsley and Bristol Rovers are interested. The Addicks, on the other hand, are hoping to outbid both teams in order to sign him and bring him to The Valley.
London News Online’s most recent update on his position states that they are ‘aiming’ to strike something this week. He is entering the final year of his contract. Charlton Athletic are considering a defender deal.
Edwards might be seen as someone who can bring competitiveness and depth to Charlton Athletic’s defensive lineup.
He has time on his side and has the ability to improve in the future. Edwards had a great season in the Scottish Championship with Dunfermline Athletic, appearing in 42 games across all competitions and contributing four goals and nine assists.
The Scotsman began his career in the Kilmarnock and Ayr United youth academies.
He also played for Ayrshire boys’ team Crosshouse Community before signing with Airdrieonians as a teenager in 2017.
Edwards made his first-team debut the same year and went on to play 39 games before being lured away from Dunfermline Athletic.
The full-back has subsequently established himself as an important player at East End Park, receiving plenty of game time in recent times.
His performances have piqued the interest of several teams below the border, and he is set to embark on a new chapter soon.
Charlton Athletic seek to win the race.
Charlton Athletic finished last season in good form under Jones, and they will hope to take that momentum into next season.
They are expected to be busy when the transfer window opens, and Edwards appears to fit the Addicks’ profile. However, if they are to sign him, they will have to beat out competition from Barnsley and Bristol Rovers.
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