Everton scouting Southampton midfielder Shea Charles
Everton are interested in Southampton star Shea Charles, according to the Daily Mail. The Toffees are scouting the 33-cap Northern Ireland international.Everton need a new defensive midfielder this su...
Everton scouting Southampton midfielder Shea Charles Everton are interested in Southampton star Shea Charles, according to the Daily Mail . The Toffees are scouting the 33-cap Northern Ireland international. Everton need a new defensive midfielder this summer, with Idrissa Gana Gueye getting on in age and Tim Iroegbunam struggling to impress.
Also, Everton could be competing in Europe next season and need enough hands on deck. The highly-touted Charles fits the profile of the ideal successor to Gueye in the Everton engine room. His ability to evade pressure is remarkable.
The 22-year-old has been a key player for the Saints this season, making 24 appearances in the Championship and winning 4. 0 ground duels per 90 (59% success rate). Charles left on loan last season to Sheffield Wednesday, where he won the club’s player of the year award and was also nominated for the Championship Young Player of the Year.
The Everton target also chips in with goals. He has bagged four across all competitions, including the one that knocked out Arsenal in the FA Cup and another against Liverpool. Those performances have reportedly caught Everton’s eye.