Overview
- Manchester City are assessing Pierce Charles as a potential deputy because James Trafford is expected to leave this summer.
- Tottenham, Newcastle, Leeds, Coventry and Chelsea’s ownership group have also been linked with the Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper.
- Reports say City have run background checks on Charles after tracking his progress since he left their academy.
- The 20-year-old Manchester-born keeper has 10 Northern Ireland caps and a growing reputation for sharp reflexes and ball skills.
- Sheffield Wednesday’s likely drop to League One and off-field money problems increase the chance they choose to sell Charles.