Charlton have signed Tyler Bindon on a season-long loan from Nottingham Forest, with Nathan Jones saying the move came after injuries forced the club to act quickly. Bindon is still waiting for a first-team appearance for Forest, but Charlton clearly see him as more than emergency cover. Jones said the defender is a player he has known for a long time and tried to sign before.
Jones' reasons for moving now
"Obviously we had to be reactive with certain injuries that we had, but Tyler is a player that I've known for a long, long time and have tried to sign," Jones told BBC Sport. He added: "He's a player that will add to us and improve our squad, so we're looking forward to working with him."
The timing is awkward for opponents. Charlton have won all three of their opening Championship games, so the squad was already in decent shape before the loan deal went through. They now go to West Brom on Wednesday night, which gives Jones another defensive option straight away.
Bindon's Championship experience
Bindon comes in with a full Championship loan behind him at Sheffield United last season, where he made 25 appearances and scored one goal. That should help him settle quickly, and it also explains why Charlton moved for him rather than waiting until later in the window.
The other point that stands out is Forest's stance on his development. Since joining Forest from Reading for an undisclosed fee in February 2025, Bindon has not yet played a first-team game for the club. This loan gives him a chance to add more senior minutes, while Charlton get a centre-back who has already handled a Championship campaign.
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