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Exclusive: Charlton Athletic agree deal to sign Ipswich Town outcast Harry Clarke after Kieran McKenna decision

Charlton Athletic have secured a loan agreement with Ipswich Town for defender Harry Clarke, according to Football Insider sources. The 24-year-old right-back has been relegated to youth team duties under manager Kieran McKenna this season and will join Charlton on loan until the end of the campaign.

Clarke, a former Arsenal academy player, managed only seven Premier League appearances during Ipswich's brief top-flight stint last season before being loaned to Sheffield United in January 2025. His complete absence from first-team matchday squads this term has made it clear that McKenna does not view him as part of his plans for Ipswich's promotion push.

Charlton, managed by Nathan Jones, are targeting the move to strengthen their defense as they battle to escape the Championship relegation zone. The club has already bolstered their left side in December by signing free agent Jerome Roussillon, and Clarke's arrival will shore up their right-back position.

Despite Clarke's recent lack of senior football—a potential concern for the South London club—Charlton believe his qualities as a player justify the risk. Multiple sides had expressed interest in the defender, but Charlton moved swiftly to complete the deal ahead of rivals.

Clarke's move comes at an opportune time for the defender, who can play as both a right-back and centre-back. Regular first-team football will allow him to build momentum and potentially earn a permanent move or attract interest from other clubs when his Ipswich contract expires in June 2026.