Credit: Andrew Vaughan

Lincoln City have further strengthened their attacking options going into the 2026/27 season with the loan signing of Tanto Olaofe from fellow Championship side Charlton Athletic.

The 26-year-old joins the Imps having made 22 appearances for the Addicks in the first half of last season although he could only contribute with two goal involvements in his six starts.

He earnt himself that move last summer after impressing for Stockport County in the 2024/25 season where he contributed 13 goals in 51 appearances in all competitions.

Olaofe was then loaned back to the SkyBet League One  side where he made a further 19 appearances as they lost out in the play-off final to Bolton Wanderers.

The striker now adds adds further pace, athleticism and power to the frontline at the ProAmpac Stadium and has previously also represented Sutton United and Scottish side St Johnstone.

Olaofe now becomes City’s fourth addition of the transfer window. Credit: Lincoln City

City’s Sporting Director Jez George said: “Tanto is actually a player we first spoke with and presented to four years ago when he was at loan at Sutton United.

“We have said that we wanted to add pace, power and physicality to our group this summer, and Tanto ticks all those boxes, as well as experiencing the Championship last season. 

“He is aggressive, demonstrates Lincoln City traits in his behaviours, and we are certain that with how we play we can help him to become a real goal threat again.
“Tanto is a perfect fit for our game model, can play across all the front positions, including both wide areas, and he joins us with plenty to prove at this level, like the majority of our squad.
“We are really pleased to have him as we didn’t believe a loan would have been possible to another club in the Championship and subsequently this opportunity has only arisen in the past few days.
“We have also secured an option to buy, which we can exercise next summer based on certain conditions, so that makes it even more interesting for us.”