Pierce Charles: Who is Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper linked with Ibrox move after Rangers transfer news latest
Pierce Charles is once again linked with a move to Rangers ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper was subject to heavy interest from the Old Firm side last summer, but they were unable to secure the signing of the 20-year-old.
However, with the Owls set to go down into League One, and his former manager, Danny Rohl, now being at Rangers, there could be a chance to finally secure the youngster.
The Daily Record on 2 April has confirmed that Charles is on the Gers list of options ahead of the summer transfer window.
Below, Football Insider has explored everything you need to know about Charles ahead of a potential move to Rangers.
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Charles has emerged as one of Sheffield Wednesday’s most promising young players since joining their academy from Manchester City in 2021.
The 20-year-old goalkeeper has since become a first-teamer at the Owls and has made 13 Championship appearances this season.
| Pierce Charles’s Championship stats this season | Per 90 minutes |
| Saves | 4.15 |
| Save percentage | 65.9% |
| Goals prevented | -0.06 |
| Errors led to goals | 0.00 |
Despite the club’s position in the table, he has impressed and has even kept a clean sheet during this time.
His form has even earned him a call-up to the Northern Ireland National Team, with Charles earning 10 caps to date.
This saw the goalkeeper play a crucial part in Northern Ireland’s attempted qualification for the 2026 World Cup, before they were knocked out by Italy in the playoff semi-finals.
Going into the summer transfer window, Charles has just one year left on his deal, and with Sheffield Wednesday needing to generate funds for their League One campaign are willing to part with the youngster for a six-figure fee.
However, on top of Rangers, Charles is said to have attracted interest from multiple clubs in England and Europe.
What are Rangers’ summer transfer plans?
Football Insider exclusively revealed that Rangers are also pursuing Elijah Just ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Motherwell star has been one of the standout players in the Scottish Premiership this season and has registered seven goals and six assists in 28 league matches.
However, Rangers also face competition from Celtic for his signature, with both sides keen to upgrade their attacking options.
Therefore, it remains to be seen who wins the race for the Motherwell star as Just continues to impress.
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