Leeds United pondering move for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles | OneFootball

Leeds United are interested in a summer transfer move for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles, according to the Daily Mail.

Leeds manager Daniel Farke wants reinforcements in the middle of the park at the Elland Road club and the £20 million-rated Saints star is a top target for the Whites.

Charles has also been linked with a move to Manchester United and a move to the Premier League could be on the cards for the Northern Ireland international after Southampton were stopped from playing the promotion play-offs final for spying.

The 22-year-old helped the Championship club put Arsenal to the sword in the FA Cup quarter-final in April, coming off the bench to score the winner.

Charles also scored against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup last September, and he could be perfect for Leeds, who are weighing up a potential bid.

He was in fine form for his country in their friendly against France earlier this month, impressing and also assisting a goal despite the 3-1 loss.

Charles has what it takes to play in the Premier League, and a move to West Yorkshire could appeal to the Manchester City academy graduate.

He made 38 appearances last season, weighing in with six goals and two assists.

While the England-born player is primarily a defensive midfielder, he can also feature as a centre-back and a full-back.

His technical ability is brilliant, with passing, tackling, winning aerial duels and intercepting balls some of his major strengths.

Leeds could do with such a player as they look to establish themselves as mainstays in the Premier League.

They need to recruit top players this summer to push for a top-ten finish next season, and signing Charles could be big.