[ad_pod ]Charlton could be set to lose a handful of key players this summer if the club don’t offer them new deals but, particularly in Joe Aribo’s case, Lee Bowyer remains confident that they will renew acquaintances for next season, when they will hopefully be playing Championship football.One man, however, looks certain to leave – Patrick Bauer. The big German has been keen on an exit since last summer and may finally head out the door at the end of the campaign, unless one thing happens, according to Bowyer.

What did he say?

Well, speaking in his pre-Bradford presser, the Charlton manager said:

The only chance

If, as Bowyer believes, promotion is the only chance Charlton have of keeping the centre-back, then there is a possibility that the former Maritimo man could remain in red next term.

The southeast London outfit are currently unbeaten in seven and are well into the play-off places with eight games to go; returning to the second tier is a real possibility.

If Charlton can do it, 6 ft 3 Bauer will undoubtedly be a big part of that at the heart of defence and, if not, there can be no complaints should the 26-year-old, who is linked with Blackburn Rovers, seek a move away from The Valley.

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Clearly, there will be big consequences for the Addicks if they cannot follow the top two into the Championship and they could be in a worse place than they are now if they can’t – they stand to lose some of their best players if new deals aren’t agreed.