"Image source, Getty Images Charlton Athletic have signed striker Lyndon Dykes from fellow Championship side Birmingham City on a permanent transfer. The 30-year-old Scotland international has penned a deal with the Addicks until the end of the season. He becomes Nathan Jones' second signing of the January transfer window after Ipswich Town defender Harry Clarke joined on a six-month loan. Dykes made 24 appearances for Blues this season but has not scored since September. Altogether, he scored seven goals in 55 games for the club."
"He's a big, physical striker who works hard, scores goals and brings plenty of Championship experience, giving us another strong option in attack," Addicks boss Nathan Jones told Charlton's website, external. Dykes began his career at Queen of the South before moving to Scottish Premiership side Livingston, where he scored 14 goals in 36 appearances. He joined Queens Park Rangers in 2020 and made 165 appearances for the R's, scoring 37 goals, before moving to St Andrew's in 2024."
Charlton Athletic have signed 30-year-old Scotland international Lyndon Dykes from Birmingham City on a permanent deal running until the end of the season. He becomes manager Nathan Jones' second signing in the January window, following a loan arrival of Ipswich defender Harry Clarke. Dykes made 24 appearances for Birmingham this season but has not scored since September, registering seven goals in 55 games for the club. Nathan Jones described him as a big, physical striker who works hard, scores goals and brings Championship experience. Dykes previously played for Queen of the South, Livingston (14 goals in 36), QPR (165 appearances, 37 goals) and joined Birmingham in 2024.
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