'Massive' - Charlton Athletic boss Nathan Jones on looking to add midfielder in transfer window as he stays tight-lipped on link to Estoril's Jordan Holsgrove

Welshman is also convinced Harvey Knibbs will have more impactful season

Charlton Athletic manager Nathan Jones has described the need to bring in a new midfielder in this transfer window as “massive”.

The Addicks have made five signings in the summer trading period - three defenders and two attackers.

Charlton have cut their options in the middle of the park after selling Karoy Anderson to Blackpool.

Nathan Jones chatting to managing director Jim Rodwell/Picture: Kyle Andrews

Last night they ran the rule over trialist Nathaniel Chalobah. The 31-year-old midfielder, who had been with Sheffield Wednesday for the previous two seasons, is a free agent.

The Addicks have also been linked with Estoril’s Jordan Holsgrove. The 26-year-old Scot is contracted with the Portuguese side until the summer of 2028.

Jones paired academy product Alan Mwamba, 19, with Chalobah in his starting line-up in Tuesday evening’s 2-0 victory over Colchester United.

Asked by South London Sport: Charlton Athletic Edition how big a priority adding in central midfield is, Jones responded: “Massive.