Charlton Athletic will have a fight on their hands if the Championship season gets back underway.

Lee Bowyer's men are in the relegation zone as things stand but are just two points from safety with nine games remaining.

Reports have suggested that a takeover could be close, which may mean the Addicks have some money to spend in the summer.

With that in mind, here are seven Premier League outcasts they should try and sign this summer...

With Lyle Taylor set to leave, Charlton will be looking to add some more firepower in the final third and Hogan could be just the man to provide that.

He's fallen out of favour at Aston Villa over the past few seasons and is set to become a free agent this summer – could the Valley be his next destination?

Hugill's time at West Ham United has been a disappointment – as three games in more than two years would suggest.

The striker has fired in goals on loan with QPR this term and may be in search of pastures new this summer. He would be a fantastic addition to Bowyer's squad.

Vydra's Premier League move hasn't presented him many opportunities yet and with his contract set to expire in 2021, Burnley may be looking to cash in this summer.

The 28-year-old has proved himself a prolific Championship goalscorer in the past, which is likely exactly what the Addicks will be looking for.

Freeman has featured just 15 times for Sheffield United this season and may feel he needs to leave Bramall Lane in search of somewhere he can be a key man again.

The 28-year-old could be just the sort of high-energy, creative spark that the Addicks have lacked since Conor Gallagher's exit in January.

Green is set to become a free agent this summer and has showed glimpses of his best while on loan with Charlton.

His time at Villa hasn't provided the opportunities he likely would've been hoping for but joining the Addicks might.

The central midfielder has featured just nine times for Leicester City in the past two seasons and would surely benefit from leaving the King Power.

James is quality in possession and has a great work ethic, he could be the sort of signing that helps to revitalise Charlton's midfield.

The 21-year-old hasn't had the opportunities he will have wanted at Villa and looks set to leave the club as a free agent this summer.

The Addicks have been linked with the striker in the past and a move for him in the upcoming window could be very smart. Could he be the long-term replacement for Taylor?