Shea Charles to Southampton F.C.

Man Utd news: INEOS approve desperate midfielder plan as rivals' opening bid rejected - The Mirror

Man Utd news: INEOS approve desperate midfielder plan as rivals' opening bid rejected - The Mirror Manchester United's hierarchy will face plenty of decisions throughout the summer transfer window(Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images) Manchester United are set for a busy summer transfer window. Ederson has already agreed a move to Old Trafford but further reinforcements are expected, with West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes among the many players to be linked with the club. Eston Parker/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images) Leeds United have seen a £20m offer rejected for Southampton star Shea Charles. The 22-year-old has previously been linked with the Red Devils but rivals Leeds have made an early bid for the midfielder.

Man Utd and Leeds set for transfer battle as club issue immediate response to £20m offer - The Mirror

Man Utd and Leeds set for transfer battle as club issue immediate response to £20m offer - The Mirror Shea Charles is likely to be on the move this summer with Manchester United and Leeds credited with an interest(Image: Matt Watson/Southampton FC via Getty Images) Southampton star Shea Charles was identified as a potential target last month, but Leeds are looking to steal a march on their rivals after tabling a £20m offer for him. The Red Devils appear to have already wrapped up a deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, but still have ambitions to bring in further signings for Michael Carrick. Manchester City and Tottenham are ensuring the market remains fiercely competitive, with United's cross-town rivals linked to Anderson and Tonali, while Spurs have been mentioned as a potential destination for the Newcastle star and Fernandes. According to The Athletic, Leeds submitted a £20m bid for the 22-year-old, but Southampton pushed back on the offer, and are seeking more money. Talks remain ongoing, however, with Leeds trying to strike a deal while United are yet to make a concrete move for him. Brazil's World Cup star Ederson is set to join United(Image: Getty) United chief Jason Wilcox helped secure the deal during his tenure at Southampton, and at the time, Charles was considered a player who would 'prosper at the highest level'.