AdminOf all the summer signings made this year, Shea Charles — Sheffield Wednesday’s talented loanee from Southampton — has been a standout one. But the spectre of that players uncertainty, which usually accompanies loan signings this promising, hangs over his Owls future.
Wednesday fans aren’t particularly optimistic about getting Shea Charles permanently from Southampton, mainly given the £15 million the Saints forked out on him last summer. The Wednesday keeper has only increased his market value with some great performances this season.
Right now, the most pressing issue is whether Southampton will still be able to take back Charles during this January transfer window? Initial reports were played down with Southampton manager, Russell Martin saying it wouldn’t be a problem many weeks ago but the last few days have dawned on Sheffield Wednesday fans with a shroud of anxiety.
With Southampton’s plight at the bottom of the Premier League table worsening, there are fears in the fan base that he may be recalled Charles come January. If this scenario were to pan out then it would clearly be a huge setback to Sheffield Wednesday’s promotion hopes.
BBC pundit Rob Staton has exclusively detailed why the potential Calder recall is crucial for Charles – he needs time on the pitch. Charles has done well at Wednesday, but the Saints may feel that as he is settling into a regular rig in an experienced area.
Russell Martin, the Southampton boss, has reflected comments made about Charles needing experience via competitive games and not random moments in the PL. Of course, injuries can happen and all that rain their causes the loan spell you see this January but it does put a cloud over Charles’ future at Sheffield Wednesday.
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