Leeds United 'weighing up' move for £20m Southampton star and ex-Sheffield Wednesday loanee Shea Charles
Talk of Leeds United interest in Southampton star Shea Charles resurfaces
Leeds United are reportedly weighing up a move to sign midfielder Shea Charles from Southampton.
The 22-year-old was among the Championship’s most impressive operators last season, helping the Saints finish in the top six after their tough start to the campaign.
He featured in each of their play-off semi-final wins over Middlesbrough before the ‘spygate’ saga resulted in their removal from the end-of-season showcase.
Leeds United ‘weighing up’ Shea Charles move
Leeds have previously been linked with Charles and talk of interest in the Northern Ireland international has now resurfaced.
According to Mail Online, the Whites are weighing up a move for Charles following Southampton’s failure to reach the Premier League.
The midfielder is said to be valued at £20m, although he could potentially be worth a lot more in the coming years if his development continues.
Coincidentally, Leeds have also been linked with the midfielder’s younger brother Pierce. The younger Charles brother is a goalkeeper at Sheffield Wednesday and played with Shea when the midfielder spent the 2024/25 season on loan at Hillsborough.
Both cut their teeth in Manchester City’s academy before moving on to grow into senior players elsewhere, and they are teammates at international level.
‘Long-term interest’ from Leeds United
Last month, Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke told the Transfer Insider Podcast: “Leeds have held a long-term interest in Shea Charles.
“They considered a move for him last summer following his impressive spell on loan at Sheffield Wednesday, so I’m sure they will continue to keep tabs on the defensive midfielder.
“If Charles seeks a move away from St Mary’s this summer, I think there’ll be a wide open race for him and Leeds are just one of probably several clubs who would be interested in the Northern Ireland International.”