Exclusive: Derby County, Blackburn Rovers and Millwall plot transfer for Charlton Athletic star | OneFootball

A number of Championship clubs are interested in Charlton Athletic's Thierry Small, Football League World has learned

Derby County, Blackburn Rovers and Millwall are all involved in a five-way chase for Charlton Athletic’s Thierry Small, Football League World can exclusively reveal.

The highly-rated wide-man joined Charlton from Southampton in February 2024 and has been a consistent feature under popular boss Nathan Jones.

Small made 39 appearances as the Addicks secured a fourth-placed finish in the 2024/25 League One campaign, registering two goals and three assists.

His versatility has been a big asset for Charlton this term, with Small operating on either flank as a winger or at wing-back.

However, the 20-year-old’s future in South London could well depend on the outcome of Charlton’s bid to gain promotion back to the Championship via the play-offs, as a semi-final series against Wycombe Wanderers awaits.

Derby, Blackburn, Millwall and other Championship clubs chasing Charlton's Thierry Small

Sources close to FLW have revealed that Small is the subject of interest across the Championship.

It is understood that Preston North End, Blackburn, Millwall, Derby and Oxford United are all tracking the former Everton and Southampton prospect ahead of a potential switch this summer.

Small’s contract with Charlton is due to expire next month and the Addicks are hoping to retain him in the event of promotion back to the second-tier.

However, there is the worry of losing him if another season in League One beckons.

Charlton, of course, would be eligible to receive a compensation fee if Small were to leave at the end of his deal and find another club owing to his age, but that would likely pale in comparison to what could be collected in the market with the player under contract.

Charlton Athletic, Thierry Small retention may depend on promotion outcome

Charlton should have every chance of keeping Small exactly where he is if Jones can lead the side to promotion.

However, with so many Championship clubs taking an interest in his services, convincing Small to stay put and sign a new deal could be a tall order without the bargaining chip of second-tier football in 2025/26.

That’s only going to give Charlton an extra incentive ahead of their two-legged play-off semi-final against Wycombe, of which the first encounter will be played at Adams Park this Sunday.