21 Jun 2026 21:07:53
Sounds like an official bid of £20m has gone in for Shea Charles. He could well be a shrewd signing as looks like a hybrid of Amps and Stach and could make us really strong across middle of the park.
It makes me wonder what formation Farke is considering if we do secure his signing as for £20m I imagine he and the club will expect him to start? Comes from the Man City academy production line too.
1.) 21 Jun 2026
21 Jun 2026 21:31:14
He can play anywhere in midfield, FB, and I think he has been used as a CB. The initial bid of £20m has been rejected, but he has only one year left on his contract, so the player will have a big say as to where he wants to go, which might be reflected in the final fee.
I doubt he will stay at Southampton.
I remember him playing for the Owls in our last season in the Championship, and he stood out - the best player on either team.
2.) 21 Jun 2026
21 Jun 2026 22:03:03
He would strengthen our squad, but would he strengthen, significantly anyway, our first team?
3.) 21 Jun 2026
21 Jun 2026 22:04:07
* Starting 11.
4.) 21 Jun 2026
21 Jun 2026 22:37:38
One year left, plus they have an option so effectively he's got 2 years left.
5.) 22 Jun 2026
22 Jun 2026 06:41:03
Does this move mean we don't actually have any interest in Harvey Elliot after all?
6.) 22 Jun 2026
22 Jun 2026 07:32:44
£20m+ for an unproven (at prem level) Championship player with 1yr left (+ an optional yr) doesn't strike me as great value.
It'll end up at £25m. Personally, I think there's better value out there. Stack @ £17m shows there's way better value across Europe.
7.) 22 Jun 2026
22 Jun 2026 07:37:07
Now that Iraola is in charge at Liverpool, he may have a different view on whether to sell or keep Elliott from Slot. Remember, Klich was all set to leave Leeds until Bielsa came in and made him a key member of his squad.
{Ed001's Note - yeah, he wants to have a look at Elliott in pre-season, so unlikely any movement unless Elliott himself pushes to leave.}
8.) 22 Jun 2026
22 Jun 2026 09:34:06
Says Shea wants the move, so a couple mill add ons should do it. Makes his international debut and scores a hatrick in Euro final. That sorta thing.
9.) 22 Jun 2026
22 Jun 2026 10:21:30
Think he's a good player, noted him giving amps a good game for Wendies at ER, and thought at the time how he stood out then. Great engine and years to develop, and £20 million in the mad world of the EPL is a very reasonable sum given his age.
Hope it completes!
10.) 22 Jun 2026
22 Jun 2026 10:42:24
Shea Charles is a full Northern Ireland international, so that add on is gone.
11.) 22 Jun 2026
22 Jun 2026 11:01:11
Matchwinner Summerville sold by Leeds for £25 million.
Shea Charles bought by Leeds for £25 million.
An Ampadu, Charles, Stach midfield, solid but underwhelming.
12.) 22 Jun 2026
22 Jun 2026 12:08:46
Underwhelming? That's a good, solid set up for a team at our stage of development!
13.) 22 Jun 2026
22 Jun 2026 12:43:44
Solid, yes. Underwhelming, yes.
14.) 22 Jun 2026
22 Jun 2026 13:22:22
Charles probably not an immediate starter, but has great potential for the future. Can see him taking the Amps role in games as a replacement, and is also a very versatile player, and can cover numerous positions, which we as a team like. Great potential for improvement, high ceiling and great resell value. Ticks all the boxes for us.
15.) 22 Jun 2026
22 Jun 2026 13:25:55
Definitely would be a solid signing, but not at 25 million.
Price tags are soon forgotten if the player does the bizz though.
16.) 22 Jun 2026
22 Jun 2026 14:17:42
Sorry, top man. Thought he was dual.
17.) 22 Jun 2026
22 Jun 2026 16:27:38
Underwhelming, we can afford, overwhelming maybe not, it all comes down to money.