Leeds target Shea Charles in action.
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Declan Carr
Mon 9 June 2025 7:11, UK
Leeds United are set for a busy window and could sanction a swoop for Shea Charles.
Daniel Farke is looking for quality options to help his side in their Premier League survival bid next season after earning promotion.
It promises to be a tough task for the Elland Road outfit, and there is a significant amount of business to be done before a ball is kicked.
Leeds are looking to avoid the same embarrassing feats as Southampton, but could raid them first.
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke
Farke guided Leeds back to the top flight. (Credit: Imago)
Leeds pushing for Charles amid triple transfer swoop
The 49ers need to back their manager with several signings if they have any chance of the Yorkshire side staying up.
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The Daily Mail has reported in its print edition (9 Jun, page 55) that the Whites admire the Southampton midfielder.
It states that Farke’s side are also looking at Newcastle star Sean Longstaff for the engine room and Udinese defender Jaka Bijol.
Leeds United chairman Paraag Marathe
The 49ers need to hand Farke funds to compete. (Credit: Imago)
Charles would be a great addition for Leeds
Charles proved his quality on loan at Sheffield Wednesday from the Saints this season, where he featured 43 times in the second tier in an impressive personal campaign.
At just 21 years old, he won the Owls’ Player of the Year award and notched one goal and five assists as they finished 12th in the Championship.
Stats (Championship) Charles
Matches 43
Goals 1
Assists 5
Minutes played 3,638
Charles’ stats this season.
The former Manchester City youngster is a fully-fledged Northern Ireland international with 26 caps and could be ready to make the step up if he is given the opportunity.
Meanwhile, Longstaff is an extremely experienced top-flight operator, with 171 appearances in the competition, so he would bring valuable know-how that Farke’s side is currently lacking.
Bijol may be the most intriguing out of all three potential additions, as he has starred in Serie A with Udinese for several years and made an impression on the wider footballing audience at Euro 2024.
The Peacocks must get their business right this summer, and signing all three of those players would be a great start as they offer a lovely blend of experience and potential, which could be the difference in the LS11 outfit remaining as a top-tier club or going back down to the Championship.
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