Fulham sign Southampton midfielder Shea Charles for £30m as Saints bring in Man City star on loan

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• Fulham have completed the signing of Southampton midfielder Shea Charles for a fee believed to be £30 million.
• Charles made 38 appearances for Southampton last season as the club reached the Championship play-offs before being thrown out over ‘Spygate’.
• Charles was delighted to complete his move, as he hailed Fulham as a “great club with a really good vision”.
• Meanwhile, Man City youngster Divin Mubama has moved to Southampton on a season-long loan deal.
• The 21-year-old striker joined City from West Ham in 2024, and has now been loaned out to get more game time under his belt.