Charlton Athletic manager Lee Bowyer has revealed he is eager to make Josh Cullen's loan move from West Ham permanent, but admits the League One side must overcome one stumbling block to make it happen.
Cullen, 22, has impressed those at Charlton in his first five appearances for the club having collected two assists to date, and with his contract with the Hammers set to expire next season the Addicks are hopeful of taking advantage of the uncertainty surrounding his future.
However, Charlton have a strict budget and fear they may be unable to meet the midfielder's wage demands on a permanent contract, where the blessing of Manuel Pellegrini will also be needed to allow Cullen to leave the London Stadium.