Russell Slade is hopeful Charlton can wrap up further deals before the summer window closes on Wednesday night.

And the Addicks boss insists he is “very reluctant” to lose any squad members that are in his immediate plans.

Speaking after the EFL Trophy penalty shootout win over Southampton U23s, Slade said: “We’re still looking to do some more business with one day to conclude everything we want to do and to push on really, and to move forward.

“We’re hopeful we can do that.”

When asked whether he had one or two more arrivals in mind, Slade replied: “Possibly two but we will have to see. It’s been quite unusual this window I think.

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“With no emergency loans many clubs have left it to the last minute and some clubs have been over protective in terms of not letting players out.

“It’s been interesting and quite demanding from that point of view. We will wait and see and hope we would have done some kind of business by close of play.”

While Slade is still eyeing the market for potential reinforcements, Ademola Lookman’s name will undoubtedly surface as a possible outgoing tomorrow.

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And when asked by News Shopper whether he thinks any of his players will be targeted on deadline day, Slade said: “You never know, you really don’t.

“It’s okay being targeted but unless you’ve made steps and targeted players for a while it’s difficult to find replacements if somebody comes in randomly that you’re not expecting.

“So we would be very, very reluctant to let anyone go in that kind of situation.”

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