Leeds United 'lead race', Middlesbrough FC 'admire' midfielder and Sheffield Wednesday claim made - round-up
The latest Yorkshire transfer headlines - featuring Leeds United, Middlesbrough and Sheffield Wednesday
It has only been two days since the summer transfer window opened but activity levels are already picking up across Yorkshire.
Deals are being done, plans are being made and rumours are flying through the internet.
Here are the latest Yorkshire transfer headlines on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
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Leeds United lead race for midfielder
Leeds United are reportedly the frontrunners to sign Shea Charles from Southampton.
The 22-year-old has flourished at St Mary’s since the end of his successful spell on loan in South Yorkshire with Sheffield Wednesday.
It has been suggested Leeds are eyeing a move for the Northern Ireland international, who is thought to be valued at around £20m.
Middlesbrough admire Premier League prospect
Middlesbrough have been named as admirers of Everton prodigy Harrison Armstrong.
The midfielder has shown plenty of promise in the Premier League at just 19, seemingly catching the eye of Championship promotion hopefuls Boro.
A report has indicated they have held internal discussions over a deal that would see Armstrong come in and Hayden Hackney head in the opposite direction.
Interest in Sheffield Wednesday star predicted
Sheffield Wednesday legend Chris Waddle has predicted there will be offers made for Owls goalkeeper Pierce Charles this summer.
Speculation regarding the 20-year-old goalkeeper’s future is rife, with his former club Manchester City among those to have been linked.
Waddle told The Yorkshire Post: “He will have offers. There’s talk of Man City. Man City seem to buy everybody. Whether he'll get in that team, I don't know, with [Gianluigi] Donnarumma there I don't see it.
“Whether they're going to offload a goalie, I don't know. The only benefit with Wednesday would be if the bids are successful, they might be able to get him on a year loan.”
Forward finds new club after Barnsley release
Andrew Dallas has put pen to paper on a two-year deal at Walsall following the expiry of his Barnsley contract.
The 26-year-old forward managed just five appearances across three years at Oakwell, spending the bulk of his deal duration out on loan.
He has now linked up with former Huddersfield Town manager Lee Grant in League Two with the Saddlers.
Dallas said: “From my initial conversations with the manager, selling me the project and what he wants from me. I just felt that I could come and be a part of it which I’m looking forward to doing.”