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Addicks clinch strikers deal

Charlton have made their first signings of the summer with strikers Luke Varney and Chris Iwelumo joining the Addicks.

Varney arrives from Crewe for an initial fee of £2million while Iwelumo joins on a free transfer from Colchester after seeing out his contract at Layer Road.

Charlton boss Alan Pardew said: "Luke is an exciting young player and perfectly fits the mould of a Charlton player. He's diligent, intelligent, quick and a player that is going to get even better. We've beaten off stiff competition from both Championship and Premiership clubs to sign him."

He added: "Chris has a great goalscoring record and the fact he is a free transfer because he's out of contract represents a fantastic bit of business for the club."

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