A report from Mail Sport states that interest in 22-year-old Shea Charles is growing ahead of the summer, prompting Southampton to set a £20 million asking price for the midfielder. The report says that Manchester United are tracking the former Manchester City academy player as a potential replacement for the outgoing Casemiro and that Charles is being seriously considered as an alternative if the club cannot sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest or Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United. The report also states that Premier League side Everton and Scottish club Rangers are interested, adding that Rangers manager Danny Rohl has previously worked with Charles during a loan spell. It also says that Rangers may struggle to compete financially with Premier League clubs. The report mentions that two other unnamed Premier League clubs and a team in Italy are monitoring the situation. It also suggests the player's future could be influenced by Southampton's promotion bid, noting that he will enter the final year of his contract in the summer.
Shea Charles, a Northern Irish international, joined Southampton in July 2023. He has 33 caps and one goal for his country. In the 2025/2026 Championship season, he has made 24 appearances, scoring two goals and providing one assist. His current market value is €12.00m, according to Transfermarkt.
