Dean Smith, a former manager of Aston Villa who is now the manager of Charlotte FC, is understood to be interested in a reunion with 30-year-old English left-back Matt Targett and is exploring the possibility of bringing him to Major League Soccer. Targett is set to leave Newcastle United when his contract expires and is also attracting interest from Premier League clubs, including Leeds United and Everton. The defender has 13 caps for England U21. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €3.50m. In the 2025/2026 season, Targett has made 38 appearances in the Championship, scoring 4 goals and providing 3 assists.