RUMOUR - Cedric Evina

[winchester_royal]

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11684/8743016/Charlton-defender-Cedric-Evina-has-rejected-a-new-deal-at-The-Valley

Charlton defender Cedric Evina has turned down a new deal at the club, Sky Sports understands.

Evina's current deal at The Valley expires next month and Charlton were keen to tie down the former Arsenal man to a new contract.

However, Evina has rejected the club's offer of a one-year extension and now looks set to leave The Valley.

The 21-year-old admits he was disappointed by Charlton's offer and is looking for a bit more security with a longer deal.

"I have turned down Charlton's offer of a new deal and to be honest I am very disappointed with the club," Evina told Sky Sports.

"At this stage of my career I need more security and unfortunately for whatever reason the club cannot do that for me.

"I now have to consider my future and I am keeping my options open."

News of Evina's possible availability is sure to alert a number of clubs with Reading and Leeds both thought to be admirers of the left-back.

[LightwaterRoyal]

Never heard of him, but at 21 he is at a good age and if Charlton were so keen to extend his stay then he must have something about him.

[St. Brynjar]

Sounds like Marcus Williams/Joe Mills. Would rather the Spurr rumour came true.

[SydenhamRoyal]

Never heard of him, but at 21 he is at a good age and if Charlton were so keen to extend his stay then he must have something about him.

If Charlton were so keen to extend his stay by only a year, I'd say that tells us how much he has about him

[winchester_royal]

Charlton fans seem to like him though, he's just found himself behind another excellent young LB in Wiggins. Saw him play for Oldham a couple of times and impressed me then, gets forward well and is very quick. At 21 he would (IMHO) be well worth a punt, especially if free.

[Divvy]

Charlton fans seem to like him though, he's just found himself behind another excellent young LB in Wiggins. Saw him play for Oldham a couple of times and impressed me then, gets forward well and is very quick. At 21 he would (IMHO) be well worth a punt, especially if free.

Quick, gets forward - That's the sort of left/right-back Adkins likes. Could be a good call, but this is Sky Sports, so they've probably just plucked our name out as we need a left-back this summer.

[winchester_royal]

Arsenal graduate as well IIRC, so certainly isn't without footballing pedigree.

[AthleticoSpizz]

Loving the name Cedric...very 1920's

Incidently, Andy Hughes has just won another 12 month contract with the Addicks...for anyone who is (ex royal) interested

[Royal Rads]

Gotta be worth a shot on a free, fullback with some speed, been missing badly in our squad, plus we need a new Cedric since Baseya left us our season went to crap haha

[gazzer, loyal royal]

probably got offered a contract at Charlton so they are due compensation.

may be worth a punt, not heard anything about him

[Dick Habbin's hairdo]

Incidently, Andy Hughes has just won another 12 month contract with the Addicks...for anyone who is (ex royal) interested

Really? Is he *still* 'playing'? He must be about 45 now.....

[BenSmith91]

Incidently, Andy Hughes has just won another 12 month contract with the Addicks...for anyone who is (ex royal) interested

Really? Is he *still* 'playing'? He must be about 45 now.....

He's 35, according to wiki. To be honest, he's still got it. Run run run run run ----> Cross into stand.