Charlton Athletic are hoping to complete the loan signing of Town striker Freddie Ladapo later today, TWTD understands.
The 30-year-old’s departure during this window has been widely expected with his opportunities having been limited since the Blues were promoted to the Championship, even since George Hirst suffered the hamstring injury which is set to rule him out for most of the rest of the season.
We understand discussions regarding the switch have been ongoing for more than a week and are now reaching their conclusion with the player set to undergo a medical today.
Ladapo joined the Blues after leaving Rotherham in the summer of 2022 and has scored 25 goals in 33 starts and 42 sub appearances. He has another year left on his contract.
The Romford-born forward’s younger brother Tolu is already a player at the Valley.
Ladapo’s impending exit may mean the Blues are closing in on the addition of another striker.
Town have been in talks with AFC Bournemouth regarding former striker Kieffer Moore returning to Portman Road on loan, while a move for Blackburn’s Sam Gallagher stalled earlier in the week with Rovers concerned that his exit would leave them short of frontmen.
That situation could have changed with reports that the Lancastrians are targeting Birmingham City striker Lukas Jutkiewicz.
Gallagher is understood to be keen on the move to the Blues, while Stoke City and Sunderland are also believed to have shown interest during this window.
Elsewhere, former Town forward Armando Dobra has signed a contract extension with National League leaders Chesterfield, who are managed by ex-Blues boss Paul Cook and coached by former former Blues Kieron Dyer and Gary Roberts.
Dobra, 22, who was interesting Oxford and Charlton, is now set to stay with the Derbyshire club until 2026.