Shola Ameobi fails to earn Charlton Athletic contract?

Charlton Athletic have reportedly decided against offering Shola Ameobi a contract at The Valley.

The Addicks are believed to be the fifth Championship side that the 34-year-old has spent time with, having failed to earn himself terms at Wolverhampton Wanderers, Sheffield Wednesday, Huddersfield Town and Bolton Wanderers.

According to the Daily Mail, Ameobi has now suffered a similar fate at Charlton, who were not convinced during the striker's trial period at the club.

The former Newcastle United frontman has been a free agent since the end of last season when he was released by Crystal Palace.