{"id":1298,"date":"2026-04-09T08:10:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=1298"},"modified":"2026-04-09T08:10:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:10:25","slug":"man-utd-contemplate-20m-swoop-for-midfielder-who-put-arsenal-to-the-sword","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disport.com.ng\/?p=1298","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd Contemplate \u00a320M Swoop For Midfielder Who Put Arsenal To The Sword"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p><strong>Man Utd are monitoring the performances of Southampton defensive midfielder Shea Charles, according to reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sport\/football\/article-15710571\/Manchester-United-Everton-cluster-clubs-looking-20m-rated-FA-Cup-hero.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Daily Mail<\/em><\/a>  claim that the Red Devils are scouting the 22-year-old, who scored the winning goal to knock Arsenal out of the FA Cup last weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Charles has been with the Saints since 2023, having sealed an \u00a311m move from Manchester City to the South Coast.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sra_unit\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" id=\"block-sra\" href=\"https:\/\/manunews.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/snack-related-articles\/dist\/css\/snack-related.min.css?230424-120838\" type=\"text\/css\" media=\"all\"\/>\n<aside class=\"sra-group sra-related-list\">\n<h2 class=\"sra-group-head\">Most Read on ManUNews.com<\/h2>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>He has taken some time to settle, having also been loaned out to Sheffield Wednesday for the 2024\/25 season.<\/p>\n<p>However, despite suffering a major hamstring injury this campaign, Charles has still featured regularly when fit.<\/p>\n<p>It is believed that United\u2019s interest is mainly down to Director of Football Jason Wilcox, who was the one who signed him for Southampton when he was managing recruitment at the club.<\/p>\n<h2>Several teams are interested in Charles<\/h2>\n<p>It is believed that United have been joined by Everton and Scottish side Rangers in keeping track of the Northern Ireland international.<\/p>\n<p>Gers boss Danny Rohl managed Charles at Wednesday last season, so it is not a surprise that he is keen on taking him north of the border, having impressed him during the player\u2019s spell at Hillsborough.<\/p>\n<p>However, Southampton\u2019s asking price means that the midfielder is almost certain to join a Premier League club if he is sold during the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n<h2>How much will Man Utd have to pay?<\/h2>\n<p><smartframe-embed customer-id=\"0fab81ce12e48a0794275e1d82449fb1\" image-id=\"1075276976\" style=\"width: 100%; display: inline-flex; max-width: 100%;\"\/><!-- https:\/\/smartframe.io\/embedding-support --><br \/>The <em>Daily Mail<\/em> report that Charles\u2019 valuation is approximately \u00a320m, which is not a huge sum for the Red Devils, but his arrival would reduce the funds available for pursuing more experienced midfielders.<\/p>\n<p>The likes of <strong>Sandro Tonali<\/strong> and Elliot Anderson are expected to cost around \u00a3100m each, and while Charles\u2019 potential would make him a good investment for the future, Wilcox may ultimately keep the money in reserve for United\u2019s top targets.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=ManUNews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Want more news on Man Utd? 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