Fulham, Southampton and Shea Charles
Tuesday
Fulham have officially signed Northern Ireland midfielder Shea Charles from Southampton in a deal worth up to £30m. The 22-year-old signed a five-year contract and becomes the most expensive Northern Irish footballer, surpassing Jamal Lewis’ previous £15m record.
Fulham will pay £26m upfront with another £4m in add-ons. Charles chose the London club over Leeds and arrives to replace Sasa Lukic, giving new manager Alvaro Arbeloa another central midfield option before the Premier League season.