Sporting Charleroi attempted a last-minute move for Thomas Henry, who was earlier linked with Anderlecht. Henry, a Frenchman, is currently on loan from Hellas Verona to Palermo. The deal was not feasible both financially and practically. Charleroi, facing competition from Anderlecht, found the financial and logistical aspects of acquiring Henry insurmountable, leading to the collapse of the transfer attempt.