Transfers: Conor Coventry completes move to Charlton

Former Republic of Ireland Under-21 captain Conor Coventry has completed a move to Charlton Athletic, bringing to an end his 13-year association with West Ham.

The 23-year-old midfielder has agreed a three-and-a-half year deal with the Addicks, who are currently 13th in League One.

Coventry penned a 12-month extension to his Hammers contract in January 2023 before heading to Rotherham United on loan.

He is now looking to take his career to the next level after spending years trying to break into West Ham's first team. Coventry had been at the club since he was 10 years old.

"I'm from London so I know what this club means to people and the size of it," he said of his switch to Charlton.

"I’m really looking forward to buying into what is going on here and being a part of it."

Boss Michael Appleton previously worked with Coventry when he had a loan stint at Lincoln City in 2020.

"I'm delighted we've been able to sign Conor," he said. "He's someone that quite a few years ago I took on his very first loan at Lincoln. To be able to be reunited with him on a permanent deal I'm delighted with.

"He's very, very comfortable on the ball and knows his position really well. He's a good passer of the ball, with good technique, and he's got a steeliness to him as well which I like - a bit of nastiness to him. He's one who lives his life right and is a proper professional."

Borussia Dortmund have agreed a deal to sign defender Ian Maatsen [pictured above] on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season.

The 21-year-old Dutch youth international made his Premier League debut last August and has made 12 appearances in the league this season.

"Because of our current squad situation we decided to act on the left back-position this winter," Dortmund