Jonathan Obika joins Charlton Athletic on loan

Tottenham Hotspur's Jonathan Obika has joined Charlton Athletic on loan for the rest of the season.

The 22-year-old, who has just signed a new contract with Spurs keeping him at the club until 2014, will help bolster the Addicks up front.

Charlton manager Chris Powell told the club's website: "After losing Bradley Wright-Phillips I just felt we were short in the striker department.

"Jonathan is a player we have kept an eye on this season in a number of games. I saw him when he played against us and he has an eye for a goal.

"He is a player full of potential and it is a chance for us to have a good look at him. Hopefully he will come into the group and make an impact."

The striker has had loan spells at Crystal Palace and Yeovil Town.