Crystal Palace 'to join' Leeds chase for Shea Charles after £20m bid rebuffed

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·29 June 2026

Crystal Palace have reportedly entered the race to sign Southampton’s Shea Charles, a Leeds United target valued at £20m-plus.

According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, Leeds made a £20m offer last weekend that was rejected, and talks are continuing.

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The 22-year-old Northern Ireland international can operate as a deep-lying midfielder but also pushes forward to create.

Palace interest would add competition for Leeds as they pursue the midfielder.

Leeds are understood to view the pursuit as an ongoing process as they attempt to reach an agreement.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk