{"id":3278,"date":"2026-04-07T14:09:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T14:09:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=3278"},"modified":"2026-04-07T14:09:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T14:09:47","slug":"man-utd-join-race-for-20m-rated-southampton-star-who-delivered-arsenal-fa-cup-ko","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportings.com.ng\/?p=3278","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd join race for \u00a320m-rated Southampton star who delivered Arsenal FA Cup KO"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_68255d\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">Manchester United and Everton are just two Premier League clubs who could swoop for Southampton&#8217;s impressive midfielder star Shea Charles in the summer transfer window<\/h2>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36970305\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36970305.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/1_JS402077952.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36970305.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/1_JS402077952.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36970305.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/1_JS402077952.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36970305.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/1_JS402077952.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Manchester United are courting Southampton's Shea Charles\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Manchester United are courting Southampton&#8217;s Shea Charles<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Manchester United are among the clubs keeping a close eye Shea Charles ahead of the summer as transfer interest in the Southampton midfielder heats up.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Northern Ireland international, 22, made headlines over the weekend when he scored the goal that dumped Arsenal out of the FA Cup to guarantee Southampton &#8211; currently seventh in the Championship &#8211; a semi-final date with Manchester City at Wembley later this month.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Charles and Tonda Eckert&#8217;s side are also well position in the Championship play-off race as the 2025-26 campaign nears a conclusion &#8211; but the vultures are already circling when it comes to the midfielder who the Saints snapped up for \u00a311m back in 2023.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"The MailLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"http:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sport\/football\/article-15710571\/Manchester-United-Everton-cluster-clubs-looking-20m-rated-FA-Cup-hero.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">The Mail<\/a> report that United and Everton are among the teams looking at Charles, who is also being courted by Rangers. The Scottish giants are managed by Danny Rohl, who the midfielder excelled under during a loan spell at Sheffield Wednesday, although it is unlikely Rangers would be able to compete financially with Premier League sides.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">JOIN US ON FACEBOOK!<\/strong><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mirrorfootball\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">  Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football&#8217;s Facebook page<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_de167e\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Man Utd confirm two injury boosts as four youngsters named in training camp squad<\/span><\/span><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_de167e\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\">Ruben Amorim&#8217;s thoughts on next job emerge after Man Utd sacking and \u00a312m payoff<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It is no secret that Manchester United are planning to overhaul their midfield in the summer transfer window and have already been linked with a swathe of names in recent weeks, including the likes of Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">While both of those players would command significant transfer fees, the report adds that United are also tracking targets at the other end of the market in case they fail to qualify for the Champions League, with Charles said to be rated at \u00a320m by his club. At least one midfielder is expected to arrive at Old Trafford this summer with Casemiro already confirmed to be departing. There is also interest in Manuel Ugarte, who has underwhelmed since joining the club in 2024.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-36970346\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36970346\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - APRIL 04:  Shea Charles of Southampton scores a goal to make it 2-1 during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between Southampton and Arsenal  on April 04, 2026 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Robin Jones\/Getty Images)\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36970346.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2269834634.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36970346.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_GettyImages-2269834634.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36970346.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_GettyImages-2269834634.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36970346.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_GettyImages-2269834634.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Charles dumped Arsenal out of the FA Cup over the weekend\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Charles dumped Arsenal out of the FA Cup over the weekend<cite aria-label=\"Image: Robin Jones\/Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Robin Jones\/Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Intriguingly, United&#8217;s current director of football, Jason Wilcox, was in power at Southampton when Charles was signed from Manchester City back in 2023.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The young midfielder was acquired as a replacement for Romeo Lavia, who was sold to Chelsea, and made a strong early impression before falling out of favour during Russell Martin&#8217;s tenure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Two other Premier League sides are also believed to be keen on Charles, who has made 34 appearances for Southampton this term, scoring four goals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/Feq1SEG6mXDIZGTTnek7oz\" rel=\"nofollow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\"><em>Join our new WhatsApp community<\/em><\/a>  and receive your daily dose of <em>Mirror<\/em> <em>Football<\/em> content. 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