Milton Keynes Dons made a double swoop on transfer deadline day, securing loan deals for Charlton Athletic midfielder Ibrahim Fullah and Everton centre-half Elijah Campbell, according to the BBC.

Fullah arrives fresh from new Charlton deal

The more eye-catching of the two moves is understood to involve Fullah, 19, who committed his future to Charlton Athletic by signing a new contract at The Valley before the switch to Stadium: MK was confirmed. The precise length and terms of that deal have not been disclosed by either club.

Fullah made 14 senior appearances for Charlton in 2025-26 and, according to the report, opened his goalscoring account for the club with strikes in League Cup ties. This is his first loan spell in senior football, and Dons sporting director Liam Sweeting suggested the move is firmly about development rather than desperation.

"The key for Ibrahim now is to get exposure to regular first-team football and continue his development in a competitive environment," Sweeting was quoted as saying.

Fullah himself expressed enthusiasm about the next step, telling the Charlton website: "It's another step in the right direction and I just can't wait to kick on."

Campbell adds left-sided cover

Campbell, 22, arrives from Everton, where he has been on the books since 2017. The centre-half made his senior debut in an FA Cup tie earlier this year and has had loan spells at Fleetwood Town, Ross County and, most recently, Port Vale in 2025-26.

Dons boss Paul Warne was candid about exactly what the club needed from the signing, indicating that positional flexibility was central to the recruitment decision.

"With Eli, we needed a left-footed centre-half, wing-back and left-back: someone that could cover those positions," Warne said. "He's athletic and has, as they all seem to have, a really nice left foot, and is technically a really good player, so he comes with some good recommendations."

Warne added: "I know he was at Port Vale last year on loan and did really well. He's another young player and he's been welcomed into the club today."

What the arrivals mean for the Dons

MK Dons are among the newly promoted sides in League One this season, and the deadline-day business suggests the club's recruitment team were alive to specific gaps in the squad ahead of the gruelling third-tier campaign. Campbell's ability to operate across the left side of a back three or as a left-sided wing-back addresses a structural need flagged openly by the manager, while Fullah's dynamism in central midfield offers Warne another option in the engine room.

Neither deal appears to include a purchase option at this stage, though neither club has confirmed the full contractual terms. Both loans are understood to run for the duration of the season.

The Dons are next in action on Wednesday evening when they travel to Wigan in League One, giving both new arrivals an immediate opportunity to press for a place in the matchday squad. How quickly Warne integrates them will be one of the more interesting subplots of the Dons' opening weeks back in the third tier.

With two loans bringing youth and energy into the building on the final day of the window, MK Dons look to have made shrewd use of the market's closing hours. Whether Fullah and Campbell can deliver the minutes and momentum their respective clubs are banking on will become clearer over the weeks ahead.

Frequently asked

Why did Ibrahim Fullah join MK Dons on loan?
According to MK Dons sporting director Liam Sweeting, the move is about giving the 19-year-old regular first-team football and continued development in a competitive environment, having made 14 appearances for parent club Charlton Athletic in 2025-26.
Who is Elijah Campbell and where has he played on loan before?
Elijah Campbell is a 22-year-old left-sided centre-half from Everton. He has previously had loan spells at Fleetwood Town, Ross County and Port Vale, the last of which came in 2025-26.
When do MK Dons next play in League One after signing Fullah and Campbell?
MK Dons travel to Wigan on Wednesday evening in their next League One fixture, giving both deadline-day arrivals an early chance to push for involvement.