Leeds United's latest bid for Shea Charles rejected by Southampton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 7:40 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Leeds United has had their latest bid for midfielder Shea Charles rejected by Southampton. The new offer, reportedly higher than the previous £20 million, still falls short of the £23 million plus add-ons figure suggested by some reports. Charles, a Northern Ireland international, has drawn attention after a standout performance in the FA Cup. Southampton had already rejected an earlier offer and negotiations are continuing between the clubs. Manchester United remains interested in Charles as part of their midfield targets for the summer transfer window.
- •Leeds United's latest bid for Shea Charles has been turned down.
- •Southampton previously rejected a £20 million offer for Charles.
- •Negotiations for the midfielder are ongoing between Leeds and Southampton.
- •Charles has attracted interest after scoring against Arsenal in the FA Cup.
- •Manchester United is also monitoring Charles amid their midfield plans.
- 7:40 AMYahoo Sports — Shea Charles: Leeds learn fate of latest bid for Man United target
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