Arsenal keen to sign Southampton wonderkid Shea Charles on loan

Mikel Arteta wants to add even more strength to his team; therefore, Arsenal is searching for a surprise wonderkid addition. The Gunners made just three significant additions throughout the summer, excluding loans, during one of their more restrained transfer windows recently. With David Raya’s loan from Brentford becoming permanent and Mikel Merino joining from Real Sociedad, Riccardo Calafiori was Bologna’s most notable addition.

Mikel Arteta may have greater influence during the transfer window, though, as it is believed that Arsenal is still seeking reinforcements and that sporting director Edu Gaspar is leaving. According to reports, Arsenal is considering a surprise move for Shea Charles, a former Manchester City academy standout. Mikel Arteta’s team has taken notice of the Southampton midfielder, who is now on loan at Sheffield Wednesday of the Championship, due to his performance in the English second division.

Arsenal in a shock move for Southampton wonderkid

A move for Charles would be intriguing because Arsenal has shifted their focus in recent seasons from recruiting younger players to purchasing more seasoned players in an effort to raise the squad’s ceiling rather than its floor. But the transfer plan might change as Arteta’s potential impact at Arsenal increases.

Charles is already seen as a significant leader on the pitch, which is perhaps the most intriguing aspect for Arsenal. The young player has already led Northern Ireland, and manager Michael O’Neill said, “Shea is a player who has taken an enormous amount of responsibility since we put him in the team.” As to Transfermarkt, Charles is valued at €10 million. The Premier League resumes play this weekend with Arsenal vs. Nottingham Forest.