Eckert says Saints plan Charles replacement amid quiet window | OneFootball

Saints boss Eckert expects a quiet window and says a replacement for Shea Charles is planned.

According to Daily Echo, Charles completed his move to Premier League side Fulham earlier this week for a fee in the region of £30 million, leaving a gap in midfield after a regular role last season.

Eckert added that he does not intend to do much else, preferring a smaller squad and only signings that are spot on. He will assess things in the last week of the window before making final decisions, with academy players in contention.

Rumours in Portugal have linked Benfica with defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis. Asked if that talk had affected the 24-year-old, Eckert said the player looked unchanged in training.

He said every window brings such moments and that several high performers from last season naturally attract interest, so more names could surface in the coming weeks. He stressed he sees the squad focused.

Following a meeting this morning to prepare for the game, Eckert said the session looked sharp and that the group are ready to go.

Source: Daily Echo

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