Addicks move for Hasselbaink Some late transfer gossip on Sky Sports says that Charlton have moved in for Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink after his proposed move to Celtic fell through. The Dutchman is now 34 but he scored 18 goals for 'Boro last season and 16 the season before that.

I think he would be an excellent foil for Darren Bent and his temperament certainly seems to have mellowed over the years, which means his influence in the dressing room could have as positive impact for us as it did with the youngsters at The Riverside last season.

Meanwhile those following the fortunes of ex-Addicks will have seen Chris Perry sign a 2-year deal for West Brom, today Malmo signed Jonatan Johansson and Barry Fuller signed for Mark Stimson's Stevenage after turning down League Two Barnet, where he played 15 games on loan last season.

Meanwhile Reading's Steve Sidwell has turned down a final new contract offer but with Charlton waiting (very) patiently in the wings, the Royals director of football Nicky Hammond said today that "Whatever happens we know he'll be playing here next season." (more)

Other known target, Palarse midfielder Ben Watson is thought to want to stay and play under his England U21 boss Peter Taylor rather than follow Dowie though defender Emmerson Boyce is the latest in the long line of stripey nigels to be linked with a move to The Valley.  ¶ 19:24