FANS were convinced Luke Littler was signing for Charlton after a darts-themed transfer tease.
The darts champion is an avid Manchester United supporter but some believed he was ready to take his football passion to the next level.
Luke Littler in the BetMGM Premier League Darts Play-Offs in May 2024Credit: GettyCharlton posted a video on social media of a mystery man throwing a dart - leading to speculation over who it could be.
Some guessed Tottenham's darts-mad James Maddison while others joked it was Littler.
Putin accused of surrounding himself with same 'actors' at series of eventsOne said: "Oh my christ we've signed luke littler!!"
Another added: "Wow we're signing Luke Littler what a time to be alive."
One predicted: "Blimey. James Maddison is a top signing."
Eventually, it turned out to be Josh Edwards from Dunfermline Athletic - a defender known for his long throws.
Edwards said: âIâve wanted to play in England since I was a wee boy, so Iâm really excited to do this.
âI really liked what [Nathan Jones] told me about the club and the direction itâs going in, so Iâm really looking forward to getting started and seeing where it takes us.â
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Manager Jones added: âWeâre delighted to get the deal to bring Josh in done.
"Weâve beaten off a lot of competition from other clubs to bring him to Charlton.
Edinburgh Hogmanay revellers stuck in queues for TWO HOURS in torrential rain'He's a player with a lot of potential, who has played a lot of games in Scotland over a number of years now.
"He has the attributes and the profile we look for and he'll only get better. His arrival will help give us real competition on the left-hand side.
"He provides something different to what we already have and he has a real scope to improve. Iâm looking forward to working with him.â
Josh Edwards in Charlton coloursCredit: Charlton