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Charlton Athletic should explore a loan move for Tottenham Hotspur striker Dane Scarlett

Charlton Athletic should explore a loan move for Tottenham Hotspur striker Dane Scarlett as Nathan Jones looks to strengthen his attacking options ahead of the Addicks' return to the second-tier.

The 21-year-old striker - who was recalled from his loan spell at Oxford United this past season - could find himself surplus to requirements at Spurs following their qualification for the 2025/2026 Champions League.

Scarlett's situation was quite complex after making his first senior appearance in a 3-0 win over Elfsborg when he went back to Spurs. UEFA regulations prevent players from playing for more than two clubs in the same season - meaning he couldn't be sent back out on loan.

Spurs' boss Ange Postecoglu did say Scarlett has had a couple of disappointing loans and felt the club were better off keeping him in North London for the remainder of 2024/2025, rather than sending him somewhere that would hinder his development further.

This now makes a temporary move to The Valley an attractive proposition for all involved.

How Dane Scarlett would fit in at Charlton Athletic

There is no questioning that the Addick's attacking department has undergone huge changes in recent seasons - the exit of top scorer Alfie May to Birmingham City was a considerable loss at the time.

Nathan Jones responded by bringing in Matt Godden and Gassan Ahadme, whilst also working with academy graduates Miles Leaburn and Tyreece Campbell.

Healthy competition for places does suggest that Scarlett would enter an environment where he would need to earn his opportunities - providing that gaining a competitive edge is necessary for his development.

Furthermore, having experienced poachers around the place like Godden would prove invaluable for Scarlett's growth - offering mentorship while maintaining a nice level of pressure to perform that younger players need to experience.

Nathan Jones could get the best out of Dane Scarlett at Charlton Athletic

Charlton's style of play under Jones appears well-suited to Scarlett's attributes, on the surface of things, as a mobile, energetic striker who can operate well in various attacking phases.

The manager's commitment to developing young talent - evidenced by his work with both Campbell and Leaburn - shows he could be the ideal person to oversee Scarlett's progression.

From Tottenham's perspective, placing Scarlett back in a competitive Championship environment where he could, realistically, expect better playing time would keep their long-term interests content.

Rather than keeping him on the outskirts of the first-team, the Championship is the ideal stepping stone for highly-rated young players making the transition into senior football. Yes, Scarlett has had a couple of opportunities already - but the environment at The Valley seems it would suit him the most.