'Enquiry Made': Charlton Athletic could flog 'forgotten' bagsman to Bolton Wanderers

Charlton Athletic striker Gassan Ahadme could be sold to League One outfit Bolton Wanderers this summer with the Trotters said to have enquired over a transfer for the 24-year-old.

The Bolton News carries reports of interest from Bolton Wanderers, who are said to have a ‘striker crisis’ this summer and are in need of reinforcements. Ahadme is not thought to be part of Addicks manager Nathan Jones’ immediate plans for the upcoming season.

The striker scored just one goal in 19 League One appearances last season and saw minutes increasingly hard to come by as the season went on, becoming somewhat of a forgotten man. He did score three goals for Charlton Athletic in the FA Cup but is unlikely to be a prominent figure in the Championship.

Bolton Wanderers enquire over Charlton Athletic striker

The Addicks have just added QPR striker Charlie Kelman to their squad after his impressive stint on loan at Leyton Orient last term. Tanto Olaofe has also joined from Stockport County with Matty Godden already at the club and likely to hold down his starting role.

The Bolton News claim that Bolton Wanderers are looking to sign two more strikers during the window. Celtic’s Johnny Kenny is a number one target but Ahadme is also on the list and admired by head coach Steven Schumacher. However, it’s believed that personal terms are still ‘some way off agreement’.

Speaking after Saturday’s 2-0 win against Preston North End, Schumacher gave an update on transfer strategy. He said: “I hope we will have new signings in because we need them. As I say, it makes how the pre-season has gone even more pleasing. We have gone with two young lads up front in every game, and they've done brilliant.

“Daeshon (Lawrence) and David (Abimbola) have given us so much energy and effort. They obviously lack in certain areas in experience and a little bit of quality, but if we can strengthen in the forward areas before Sunday, then that gives us a better chance, obviously. We are hopefully going to get some business going.”

Ahadme previously touted as ‘number one target’

Ahadme was signed alongside Godden last summer to lead the line for Charlton Athletic but did not have the same impact as the latter, who bagged 18 League One goals and kept Ahadme out the squad. When Ahadme arrived at The Valley, Jones had said: “I’m delighted we’ve signed Gassan, he was a real number one target for us. Like with the signing of Matty Godden, it has been a long process - we’ve been pursuing him all summer. We’re delighted to add him, he brings us quality, and a presence and profile of a number nine.

“His arrival continues the recruitment process that we want with a focus on being categorically stronger as a squad coming out of the transfer window.

“The two strikers we’ve signed have real pedigree and I’d like to thank the Board and the ownership for backing us on these signings. Our squad has significantly improved already this summer and we haven’t finished our recruitment.”

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