Fulham is closing in on the signing of Shea Charles, a 22-year-old midfielder from Southampton, for a deal worth up to £30m. The move would be a landmark signing for the club and Charles, who would become the most expensive Northern Irish footballer in history.
The signing of Charles would be a significant boost to Fulham's midfield, which has been a key area of focus for the club this summer. Charles has impressed in the Championship, contributing six goals and two assists in 38 matches last season.
Fulham's midfield has been a key area of focus for the club this summer, and the signing of Charles would be a significant boost to the team's chances of success. The club has already brought in Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios from Real Madrid, and Charles would add further weight to a summer that is beginning to take shape around the new head coach.
Fulham's next fixture is against Ipswich on October 10, and the team will be looking to build on its recent form. The club has been on a 2-game winning run, and the signing of Charles would be a significant boost to the team's chances of success.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 11th in Premier League, 52 pts, 15W-7D-16L from 38 games, recent form WDLLW. Goals this season: 47 scored, 51 conceded (-4 goal difference). Title race: 33 points behind leaders Arsenal. Last result: Fulham 2-0 Newcastle (2026-05-24). Recent form (last 5): 2W-2D-1L (WWDDL, most recent first); on a 2-game winning run. Next fixture: vs Ipswich (away, 2026-10-10).
