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Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Pierce Charles has reportedly attracted attention from Premier League clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur and Everton.

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Goalkeepers tend to peak later on in their careers than outfield players do, but Charles is already making waves at just 19.

He is currently Wednesday’s first-choice stopper and has also collected caps for Northern Ireland at senior level.

A product of Manchester City academy and the brother of fellow Owls star Shea, Charles is considered among the brightest young goalkeepers in the EFL.

However, with swift progress comes interest and Wednesday may have to fend off admiring glances from the top flight.

According to EFL Analysis, Tottenham and Everton are among the clubs to have watched Charles in action. Aston Villa, Brentford and Fulham have also been named as clubs monitoring the progress of the teenage sensation.

It has been a baptism of fire for Charles at Hillsborough, with his move into the number one slot happening at the same time as off-field turbulence.

There are also major doubts over the future of Owls boss Danny Rohl, the man who has blooded Charles.

His brother Shea, meanwhile, looks set to return to parent club Southampton upon the expiry of his loan deal.

Leeds United are reportedly likely to make Tottenham Hotspur winger Manor Solomon their first signing of the summer transfer window.

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Promotion to the Premier League was secured on Easter Monday, allowing the Whites to move ahead with plans to prepare for life in the top flight.

Summer investment will be crucial if Leeds are to be competitive next term, with the plight of last season’s promoted clubs acting as a cautionary tale.

Leicester City and Southampton have already had their respective relegations confirmed, with Ipswich Town set to follow.

Leeds will be desperate to avoid the trap door and according to TEAMtalk, are in talks over a permanent deal for loanee winger Solomon.

The 25-year-old arrived at Elland Road in the summer, making a temporary switch from Tottenham Hotspur.

He had been plagued by injury in North London and his fitness record did spark some worries among Leeds supporters.

However, the Israel international has managed to stay fit and has been a key figure in the promotion-winning campaign.

He has a total of 20 goal contributions in the league on his record, having scored nine goals and registered 11 assists.

Talks regarding a permanent move are thought to have taken place, with Leeds said to be optimistic an agreement can be struck.

Solomon has spoken candidly about his enjoyment of life in West Yorkshire, telling The Athletic in January: “I love it here, I love the fans. I love the club. I love the players, the manager.

“Especially now, I’m really enjoying it and I love living here. Of course, it’s different to London, less things to do and we have less friends here. All the Israelis, they live in London, but we found our place here.

“You can’t predict what will happen in the future, whether I come back to Tottenham, whether I go to a different team, or whether I stay here in Leeds, you can’t predict it, but, of course, for me, the door is really open.”

The career of former Doncaster Rovers, Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland forward Kazaiah Sterling has taken an interesting new twist.

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The 26-year-old started his professional career at Tottenham and was handed his senior debut in the Champions League in 2017.

A former England youth international, Sterling was tipped for a bright future but it did not work out for him in North London.

Loan stints at Sunderland, Doncaster, Leyton Orient, Southend United and Greenock Morton failed to convince Spurs of his potential and he departed the club in 2021.

After a spell in non-league football, Sterling found form out in America with South Georgia Tormenta. More recently, he was on the books of Pittsburgh Riverhounds.

However, the forward was back on British shores earlier this week to make his debut in Baller League.

A new concept, Baller League is a short-sided competition featuring an array of former professionals as well as amateur and semi-professional players.

Teams are managed by football legends as well as social media stars, with Ian Wright, John Terry and Micah Richards among those involved.

Sterling was drafted in by SDS FC, managed by YouTube star Sharky, as a ‘wildcard’ option. He scored just four minutes into the game but could not prevent SDS losing 4-2 to YouTuber Tobi Brown’s VZN FC.