According to a report by D3D4, Derby County linked striker Armand Gnanduillet is closing in on a move to Charlton Athletic from League One side Blackpool.
The French-born forward has been in excellent form this season. He has scored 12 goals in 20 league starts, propelling the Tangerines up the League One table.
A report by Football Insider back in November claimed Derby were keen on the player.
But now it seems the Rams will miss out, as Charlton Athletic close in on a deal.
The Addicks have struggled for form over the past two months, slumping down towards the bottom of the Championship table. Injuries have decimated the side.
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While number one striker Lyle Taylor has returned from a lengthy layoff, he has snubbed a new contract offer and could leave this month with his deal expiring next summer.
Gnanduillet’s potential arrival at The Valley will give the team a welcome boost. Lee Bowyer’s side have won just one of their last 14 games, including a defeat at 10-man Derby.
The Rams, meanwhile, may turn their attentions to more pressing areas of the team.
Manager Phillip Cocu will be keen to strengthen his side this month, but a new central defender and speedy wide player likely top his wish-list over a new striker.
Gnanduillet has little experience of Championship football. That said, he is approaching his peak years and Charlton have shown they know how to find a potential bargain.
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