Manchester City close to signing goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 7:20 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Manchester City is nearing an agreement to sign goalkeeper Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday. Reports indicate that Charles, who has a history with City's youth system, has agreed to return, although details between the clubs are yet to be finalized. While Charles is considered a promising talent, sources suggest he may be loaned out for further development, leaving City in need of a backup keeper if James Trafford departs. The situation raises questions about the club's goalkeeping depth for the upcoming season.
- •Manchester City closing in on Pierce Charles from Sheffield Wednesday.
- •Charles is a 20-year-old goalkeeper with previous ties to City.
- •Reports suggest he may be loaned out next season.
- •James Trafford's potential departure creates uncertainty in goalkeeping.
- •City needs a backup keeper as they prepare for the next season.
- 7:20 AMYahoo Sports — A new keeper looks set to arrive at Manchester City
"It is highly likely that Manchester City will be in the market for a backup goalkeeper this summer. With how the 2025-26 season played out for James Trafford, it seems likely that he will depart the F...
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