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Man City agree £10m fee for Shea Charles transfer as Mauricio Pochettino makes Pep Guardiola admission

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Here are your Friday evening Manchester City headlines. Charles fee agreed Manchester City's under-21 captain Shea Charles is set to join Southampton this summer on a permanent transfer.

Charles, 19, made his senior debut for City on the final day of the Premier League season after leading the under-21 side to a third-successive Premier League 2 title.

The Northern Ireland international has eight caps for his country, and can play across the defence or in midfield. He earned praise from Pep Guardiola for his performances over the season, where he was included in the matchday squad on three occasions, culminating in his senior club debut at Brentford. ALSO READ: City transfer contrast to United and Liverpool backs up chairman's point Now, he will become the latest City academy prospect to move to St Mary's after four made the permanent switch last summer.

Southampton will pay an initial £10.5m for Charles, rising to £15m in add-ons. Read the full story here. Pochettino on Guardiola New Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino admits it will be a challenge for his side to compete with Manchester City next season.

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