Harambee Stars midfielder Timothy Ouma is reportedly gathering interest from English Championship side Charlton Athletic following the collapse of his proposed move to Serbian giants Partizan Belgrade.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsAccording to reports, Charlton are considering a permanent move for the 22-year-old, with the transfer potentially set to be completed this week. A successful move to the Championship could put Ouma on course for a future in the English Premier League, with Charlton themselves having previously competed in the top flight.##NAJAVA_MECA_9883764##Ouma’s potential move to England comes after his proposed switch to Partizan fell through despite the Serbian club initially being keen on signing him.The Harambee Stars midfielder was reportedly close to joining Partizan on a season-long loan with an option to buy. Ouma was also understood to be keen on the move to Belgrade, where he had been viewed as a potential replacement for club captain Vanja Dragojević, who joined Scottish side Rangers.However, the deal collapsed after Slavia Prague reportedly changed the financial terms of the proposed loan, demanding a higher fee than Partizan, who are understood to be facing financial difficulties, were prepared to pay.“Blame us, not the coach”: Starlets captain defends Odemba after disappointing WAFCON campaignPartizan reportedly waited in the hope that Slavia would revert to the original terms, but eventually abandoned the deal and turned their attention to Ghana international Iddrisu Baba, who is set to join from Spanish side Almería.It remains unclear whether Charlton’s reported interest emerged before or after the collapse of the Partizan deal.Partizan sporting director Radosav Petrović had previously spoken highly of Ouma, revealing that the club had received excellent recommendations about the Kenyan and viewed him as a player capable of strengthening their midfield.“We received excellent recommendations. There are many important details about him, and we believe Ouma would mean a lot to us in midfield. He is a physically dominant player, very good positionally, and someone who can bring balance to our midfield,” Petrović said.TACTICAL ANALYSIS: Kenya Police’s counter-attacking masterclass that silenced SimbaOuma began his career at Nairobi City Stars before moving to Swedish side IF Elfsborg and later joining Slavia Prague.Last season, he spent time on loan at Polish giants Lech Poznań, helping the club win the league title while also featuring in European competition, including the UEFA Conference League.The midfielder is now attracting attention from Charlton supporters, with discussions around a possible move gaining momentum among the club’s fanbase. Several fans have expressed their admiration for Ouma after watching footage of his performances, particularly his passing ability and overall quality in midfield.Should the move to Charlton materialise, Ouma would link up with fellow Harambee Stars international Collins Sichenje, who joined the Championship club in January and has since established himself as an important member of the squad and a popular figure among the supporters.Mozzart Bet kits 400 teams as Migori grassroots football extravaganza kicks off
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