Southampton's 22-year-old Northern Ireland international midfielder Shea Charles, who is valued at over £20m, has attracted interest from Atalanta in recent months, with Everton and Leeds United also showing interest. Charles joined Southampton in July 2023 and his contract is due to expire in 2027. He has 35 caps and one goal for Northern Ireland. In the 2025/26 Championship season, he made 31 appearances, scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists.