Charlton Athletic will be determined to reach new heights in League One later this year after experiencing an underwhelming 2021/22 campaign at this level.

The Addicks were forced to settle for a 13th-place finish in the third-tier standings as they struggled considerably with their consistency.

Since opting to draft in Ben Garner as Johnnie Jackson's replacement, Charlton have managed to add some fresh faces to their squad.

Joe Wollacott, Mandela Egbo, Connor McGrandles and Eoghan O'Connell have all joined the club on permanent deals whilst Steven Sessegnon recently sealed a temporary switch to The Valley from Fulham.

With Charlton looking to achieve a relative amount of success in League One during the upcoming term, Garner could potentially find some gems in the free-agency market as many players are still looking for new clubs.

Here, we have decided to take a look at eight current free agents that Charlton should definitely consider making a move for.

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Saido Berahino is currently searching for a new club after being released by Sheffield Wednesday following the conclusion of the 2021/22 campaign.

Despite the fact that Berahino managed to score eight goals and provide four assists in League One last season, he was not offered fresh terms by the Owls.

Having illustrated that he is capable of making a difference at this level when performing at his best, the 28-year-old could prove to be a good addition to Charlton's squad if they are looking to bolster their attacking options.

Sam Hutchinson was also allowed to leave the Owls despite featuring regularly for the club in the previous campaign.

Capable of playing as a defensive midfielder as well as a centre-back, Hutchinson's versatility could prove to be useful for Charlton and thus they ought to consider the possibility of making a move for him.

Having made over 200 senior appearances in the Football League during his career, the defender will fancy his chances of hitting the ground running at The Valley.

Another individual who is looking to secure a move to a new team this summer is Will Grigg who was released by Sunderland after their promotion to the Championship.

Grigg possesses a respectable record in League One as he has managed to find the back of the net on 111 occasions at this level in the 346 appearances that he has made.

Charlton may need to act quickly in order to have a chance of securing Grigg's signature as the Northern Ireland international has recently been training with Milton Keynes Dons.

If Charlton want to add some experience to their midfield this summer, they ought to consider making a move for Tom Huddlestone who was recently released by Hull City.

During this time as a professional footballer, the 35-year-old has managed to make 579 appearances at senior level.

Although he has now entered the twilight of his career, Huddlestone will feel as if he still has more than enough talent to deliver the goods in League One and thus he could turn out to be a good signing for Charlton.

Another midfielder who should be on Charlton's radar is Massimo Luongo who turned down the chance to stay at Wednesday in order to become a free-agent.

A stand-out performer in League One for the Owls last season, Luongo made 3.3 tackles and 46.2 passes per game at this level as he recorded an average WhoScored match rating of 7.15.

Clearly capable of thriving at this level, the Australian could potentially help Charlton launch a push for promotion if he makes the move to The Valley.

Although the Addicks have bolstered their options at right-back by signing Sessegnon, they could add some more depth to their squad by swooping for Nathan Byrne whose contract at Derby County expired last month.

Certainly no stranger to life in League One, the right-back has illustrated in the past that he is capable of providing an attacking threat at this level as he has been directly involved in 39 goals in 189 appearances.

Given that Byrne is also able to play in a more advanced role, he will be able to fit a number of different formations.

If Charlton are looking to sign a new centre-back, they ought to consider weighing up a swoop for former Barnsley man Aapo Halme.

Currently a free-agent, Halme was particularly impressive for the Tykes during the 2019/20 campaign as he recorded an average WhoScored match rating of 6.74 in the Championship.

By dropping down to League One to play for Charlton, Halme could potentially rediscover this form and help Garner's side achieve some success at this level.

Another player who will fancy his chances of delivering the goods on a consistent basis in a lower division next season is Bradley Johnson.

Released by Blackburn Rovers earlier this year, the midfielder possesses a great deal of Football League experience and thus could prove to be a good addition to Charlton's squad if they are willing to take a chance on him.

During his career to date, Johnson has provided a respectable total of 33 direct goal contributions in 135 League One appearances.