Charlton boss Lee Bowyer has revealed former Celtic right-back Adam Matthews won't be his next signing.
The Wales international has been training with his former club in recent weeks but the Addicks boss admits he is closing in on an alternative target.
Bowyer has had to contend with significant interest in his squad with the Premiership champions pushing hard to land left wing-back Alfie Doughty before the close of the window.
But Charlton appear hell-bent on adding rather than letting players go and the former Leeds standout insists his key target will be a surprise to some.
Bowyer said: “We have got someone else we’re trying to get through the door. Obviously, Adam is still training with us but we’re trying to pursue someone else. It is someone we tried to bring in last season as well.
“Adam still wants to try and play in the Championship. But this is the right-back we’ve been trying to get.
“It is not that Adam has said no and now we’re trying to sign this other right-back. That isn’t the case. We’ve been trying to sign this right-back all along. I like Adam but if we can get this lad through the door everyone will be pleasantly surprised.”
Ex- Celtic hero Matthews spent last season at The Valley and has been training with his former club despite his deal expiring at the end of the Championship season.
