Sheffield Wednesday complete loan signing of former Manchester City prospect from Southampton

The move has reunited Charles with his brother Pierce, the promising goalkeeper currently part of the first-team picture at Hillsborough.

He has become Wednesday’s 11th signing of the summer and the second to join on loan, following in the footsteps of Brighton & Hove Albion’s James Beadle.

Like his brother, the midfielder is a product of Manchester City’s academy. He left the Etihad Stadium last year, making a permanent move to St Mary’s less than two months after making his Premier League debut.

He made 33 appearances in the Championship last season, helping the Saints clinch promotion via the play-offs. Russell Martin’s men defeated Leeds United at Wembley to book their place in the top flight, although Charles was an unused substitute under the arch.

A versatile figure, Charles is a central midfielder by trade but also been deployed at centre-back and right-back during his career.

Despite being born in Manchester, he represents Northern Ireland at international level and the 20-year-old has already collected 17 senior caps.