According to Football Insider, League One club Charlton Athletic are likely to sign recently relegated Championship side Luton Town midfielder Luke Berry on a free transfer, with the player scheduled to undergo a medical.
It was announced earlier this week that the League One club was close to acquiring Berry and defender Josh Edwards, following the signing of Will Mannion this week. According to rumors, the 31-year-old former Barnsley player is expected to become the club’s second summer acquisition. The player rose through the ranks at Cambridge United and also had a brief stint with Barnsley in 2014/15. He has been at Luton Town since 2017, helping them
progress through the levels to the top flight. After 184 appearances for the club he was released at the end of the season. Charlton Athletic Moving Quickly Charlton are, at present, one of the most active in the transfer target, seemingly moving to secure a number of players before the transfer window officially opens on Friday. Nathan Jones knows he has a job on his hands to rebuild the former Premier League club after years of stagnating in the third tier. He indicated when he signed Will Mannion that he is looking to secure players that aren’t just ready to play in
League One but also the Championship, which demonstrates a clear show of intent. The Addicks finished 16th in the table last season with Michael Appleton facing the axe mid-way through the campaign. Jones With many of his main goals secured before pre-season, he will be hoping to drive his team closer to the finish line.It’s somewhat surprising that Berry didn’t face as much competition; at 31, he still has several years left in his career and a plenty of expertise across leagues. With Berry all but confirmed, it’ll be interesting to watch if Edwards follows him through the door.
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