Transfer roundup: Fulham agree £30m deal for Charles, Chalobah checks in at Como

The Guardian Sport Sunday 09 August 2026, 21:14 UTC By Paul MacInnes 1 min read

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Northern Ireland’s Shea Charles to sign five-year contractTrevoh Chalobah leaves Chelsea for Como in £25.7m dealFulham have sought to bolster their midfield by spending £30m on Southampton’s Shea Charles. Charles, a Northern Ireland international and breakout star of the last Championship season, is expected to sign a five-year deal at Craven Cottage once a medical assessment and legal formalities are completed.

Northern Ireland’s Shea Charles to sign five-year contract
Trevoh Chalobah leaves Chelsea for Como in £25.7m deal

Fulham have sought to bolster their midfield by spending £30m on Southampton’s Shea Charles.

Charles, a Northern Ireland international and breakout star of the last Championship season, is expected to sign a five-year deal at Craven Cottage once a medical assessment and legal formalities are completed.

Fulham (LOCATION) Charles, Chalobah (PERSON) Como Northern Ireland’s (ORG) Shea Charles (PERSON) Chalobah (PERSON) Chelsea (PERSON) Como (ORG) Southampton (LOCATION) Charles (PERSON) Northern Ireland (LOCATION) Craven Cottage (ORG)

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