Newcastle United is one of several clubs that have closely monitored Pierce Charles, a highly-rated 20-year-old goalkeeper from Sheffield Wednesday. Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United have also been watching the Northern Ireland international, and Coventry City are also interested. According to TEAMtalk, Manchester City are exploring a move to bring Charles, a former academy player, back to the club. Additionally, sources have confirmed that the ownership group BlueCo is considering a move to place Charles at Strasbourg. Sheffield Wednesday are expected to sell the player this summer as they will be playing in League One next season, even though he is under contract until 2027. The goalkeeper joined the club in July 2024, has 10 caps for Northern Ireland, and made 15 appearances in the Championship during the 2025/2026 season. His current market value is €500k, according to Transfermarkt. In April 2026, it was reported that Sheffield Wednesday would require a fee described as a 'significant six-figure fee plus add-ons'. In mid-2025, the club reportedly rejected bids of '£1 million-plus' from both Rangers and West Ham United.