Sheffield United might make a dramatic approach for Shea Charles this month, according to The Star, after the midfielder was recalled from his loan term with the Blades’ local rivals on Wednesday. The 21-year-old has impressed at Hillsborough since signing on loan from Premier League strugglers Southampton in the summer.
Confirmation of the news that Wednesday fans feared came late into a revealing fans’ forum at Hillsborough last night, with chairman Dejphon Chansiri taking a call late in the evening before returning and informing a stunned room of Southampton’s intention to activate the recall clause in Charles’ contract. As previously reported by The Star, the Saints had until midnight on Wednesday evening to make that decision, making it the ultimate last-minute decision.
As we mentioned this morning, Charles might still play for Wednesday against United’s promotion rivals Leeds United this weekend, and indications from the south coast suggest that he could return later in the window. That would also imply that he could be moved elsewhere during this window, and we understand that Charles’ name has already been added to the Blades’ long list of targets for this month.
The player’s agent has a good relationship with key Bramall Lane authorities, and United’s desire for midfield reinforcements is well known, with Leicester City’s Hamza Choudhury a clear target if he is permitted to leave the King Power Stadium. The Blades again explored signing Charles in the summer, but a decision was made upstairs that no more loans would be approved due to uncertainties about the club’s future ownership.
He instead joined Wednesday, teaming up with his younger brother Pierce, and his efforts in 24 games boosted the prospect of his being recalled to help his father club’s Premier League relegation battle. Ivan Jurić, the Saints boss, is seeking to bring in his own players this window and downsize his existing team, which has given United optimism of landing Ben Brereton Diaz before the month ends.
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