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Fulham initiates £24m bid for Southampton's Shea Charles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 11:10 AM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Fulham initiates £24m bid for Southampton's Shea Charles

Summary

Fulham has made a formal £24 million bid for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles in an effort to surpass Leeds United’s interest. The move comes as Leeds faces difficulties securing Charles due to Southampton’s demands of £25 million plus add-ons amid three rejected offers. New Fulham head coach Alvaro Arbeloa aims to bolster his squad with Charles, a Manchester City academy graduate and Northern Ireland international. The groundwork for the bid follows Charles's omission from Southampton’s recent pre-season match, raising speculation about his future. Fulham plans to expedite discussions before Leeds can respond with a stronger offer.

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By the Numbers

•Fulham's bid is aimed at Southampton midfielder Shea Charles
•Leeds United also interested but facing difficulties
•Southampton seeks at least £25 million for Charles
•Charles missed a pre-season match, fueling transfer speculation
•Fulham looking to finalize negotiations quickly before Leeds

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11:10 AMYahoo Sports — Fulham preparing £24m bid for Leeds United target Shea Charles

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Fulham are preparing to overtake Leeds United in the pursuit of Southampton midfielder Shea Charles. Daniel Farke and Alvaro Arbeloa are at Elland Road and Craven Cottage respectively with the Peacock...
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