RICARDO Fuller’s chances of winning a new contract with Charlton have been rated as 50-50 by Addicks boss Chris Powell.

Fuller was released at the end of last season after scoring five goals in 31 appearances since arriving on deadline day last August from Stoke.

But the 33-year-old has been back at Sparrows Lane training with Charlton this summer in a bid to win another deal, although Powell remained non-committal on his chances of securing a stay in SE7 when asked this morning.

The manager said: “We will be continually linked with Ric.

“He came in and did a bit of training with us.

“It is ongoing.

“Whether it will happen we will have to wait and see.

“He obviously showed us in spells last year what he is about but whether that one will get over the line I’m not so sure. It is down to a lot of different factors.

“It is about financing the deal, other clubs, agents – you name it, it is always in the deal. It is never straightforward.

“I wish it was because you would get deals over the line quicker.

“He is still in the mix but will it happen? 50-50.”

Powell also confirmed Charlton had ended their interest in 24-year-old Adam McGurk after the former Tranmere attacker played as a trialist in Sunday’s 2-1 defeat at Ebbsfleet.

“I won’t be following up on young Adam,” said the Valley chief.

“He is a talented boy but I’m just going to move on in other areas now.”

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