Manchester United are reportedly expressing an interest in Southampton midfielder Shea Charles ahead of the summer transfer window.

Charles is enjoying an eye-catching campaign with Southampton in the Championship having returned to his parent club following an outstanding loan spell at Sheffield Wednesday last term.

The 22-year-old further enhanced his burgeoning reputation at the weekend as he came off the bench to score a late winner as the Saints stunned Arsenal to reach the FA Cup semi-finals.

He also found the net against Liverpool in the third round of the Carabao Cup earlier this season and his performances have not gone unnoticed, with a host of top teams beginning to circle.

According to Daily Mail Sport, United and Everton are among the ever-growing list of teams sending scouts to watch Charles as he continues to go from strength to strength at St Mary’s.

United have identified central midfield as their key area of focus for the summer it’s claimed Charles is viewed as a cheaper alternative to the likes of Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali, who would command far greater transfer fees.

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