Leeds United bid 'rejected' as Sheffield Wednesday and Hull City show 'interest' - transfer news round-up
The latest Yorkshire transfer headlines - featuring Leeds United, Hull City, Sheffield Wednesday and more
It has been a week since the opening of the summer transfer window and there has already been plenty of market action.
Rumours are circulating, talks are being held and deals are being done across Yorkshire and beyond, serving up excitement, joy, anger and anxiety in equal measure.
Here are the latest Yorkshire transfer headlines on Monday, June 22, 2026.
Leeds United bid rejected
Leeds United are said to have had an offer in the region of £20m for Shea Charles rejected by Southampton.
The 22-year-old midfielder faces an uncertain future at St Mary’s following the club’s removal from the Championship play-offs last term.
He looks ready for Premier League football and although Southampton are seemingly wanting more money, reports have indicated Leeds are closing in on an agreement.
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Sheffield Wednesday interested in promotion specialist
Wes Burns has celebrated three promotions across his five years at Ipswich Town - and is now thought to be in Sheffield Wednesday’s sights.
The 31-year-old, a utility man most commonly found on the flank, is due to see his Portman Road contract expire at the end of the month.
Clubs in the Championship and Major League Soccer are also looking at the Wales international, it has been suggested.
Wednesday have also been linked with Huddersfield Town forward Joe Taylor.
Hull City target midfielder
Hull City have been credited with ambitious interest in Fulham midfielder Sander Berge.
The 28-year-old, who is currently competing at the World Cup with Norway, has also been linked with Everton.
Berge spent two-and-a-half years in South Yorkshire, making 109 appearances for Sheffield United before leaving in the summer of 2023.
On the outgoings front, cold water has been poured over the prospect of a move to Norwich City for Ryan Giles. The 26-year-old left-back has been linked with the Canaries but a report has claimed he is looking to follow the Tigers into the Premier League.
Middlesbrough eye midfielder
Middlesbrough have been named among the admirers of Hibernian midfielder Josh Mulligan.
The 23-year-old joined Hibs from Dundee last summer and enjoyed an impressive debut campaign in Edinburgh.
A former Scotland youth international, he is said to have caught the eye of Middlesbrough, Southampton and West Ham United. In January, he was linked with Leeds United.
Huddersfield Town battling to sign forward
Huddersfield Town are reportedly vying for the signature of Dundalk forward Gbemi Arubi.
The 22-year-old has scored six goals in the League of Ireland Premier Division this term, and has Republic of Ireland youth caps on his CV.
Huddersfield are said to be battling their League One counterparts Burton Albion to sign him.
Sheffield Wednesday near midfielder deal
Barry Bannan is thought to be nearing an emotional move back to his former club Sheffield Wednesday.
The 36-year-old only left the Owls for Millwall in March, but is seemingly on his way back to South Yorkshire after just months away.
He is said to have his heart set on a move to Hillsborough, where he plied his trade for over a decade before heading to the capital. Talks over a deal that does not involve a transfer fee have reportedly advanced.