Dallas backs Charles to excel with Fulham after record transfer
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 10:19 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Stuart Dallas expressed confidence in Shea Charles following his £30 million transfer to Fulham from Southampton. Dallas, a former Northern Ireland international, believes the 22-year-old midfielder can prove himself in the Premier League after standing out during his time at Southampton and representing Northern Ireland. Dallas highlighted Charles' quality and intelligence, emphasizing that he has the potential to thrive at the highest level. Charles is now the most expensive footballer from Northern Ireland, having previously played at Manchester City before moving to Southampton. This summer, Ethan Galbraith also switched from Swansea to Stoke City, with Dallas optimistic about both players' prospects.
- •Shea Charles joined Fulham for £30 million from Southampton.
- •Dallas believes Charles is ready for Premier League challenges.
- •Charles has 35 caps for Northern Ireland and has shown quality.
- •Ethan Galbraith left Swansea for Stoke City this summer.
- •Dallas is optimistic about both players' careers.
- 10:19 AMYahoo Sports — Dallas backs Charles to thrive at Fulham
- 10:13 AMBBC Sport — Dallas backs Charles to thrive at Fulham
"Former Northern Ireland international Stuart Dallas feels Shea Charles can make his mark in the Premier League with Fulham, while also backing Ethan Galbraith's switch to Stoke City.
"Former Northern Ireland international Stuart Dallas feels Shea Charles can make his mark in the Premier League with Fulham, while also backing Ethan Galbraith's switch to Stoke City.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 10:19 AMDallas backs Charles to thrive at Fulham
Former Northern Ireland international Stuart Dallas feels Shea Charles can make his mark in the Premier League with Fulham, while also backing Ethan Galbraith's switch to Stoke City.
- BBC SportAug 13, 2026, 10:13 AMDallas backs Charles to thrive at Fulham
Former Northern Ireland international Stuart Dallas feels Shea Charles can make his mark in the Premier League with Fulham, while also backing Ethan Galbraith's switch to Stoke City.
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