Ty France transfer round-up: Digne back at PSG, Fulham land Charles

Ty France transfer activity has added another significant move to the summer market, with Lucas Digne returning to Paris Saint-Germain and Fulham closing in on Southampton midfielder Shea Charles.

Ty France transfer roundup: PSG bring Digne back

Paris Saint-Germain have completed the return of France full-back Lucas Digne from Aston Villa on a three-year contract. The 33-year-old had two years remaining on his deal at Villa, but PSG moved to secure the transfer by triggering a reported release clause believed to be between £6m and £7m, according to The Guardian Football.

Digne’s move restores a familiar link between the defender and the Paris club. While the available information does not give a full account of his earlier spell in Paris, the transfer itself is notable because it brings an established international player back to PSG after a productive period in the Premier League.

The timing also underlines the continued movement of senior players across major European clubs during the transfer window. Digne arrives with recent international tournament experience, having featured in six of France’s World Cup matches this summer. That detail adds to the significance of the deal, as PSG add a defender who has remained active at top level on both club and international stages.

Fulham agree move for Shea Charles

Elsewhere in the same round-up, Fulham have agreed a deal to sign Southampton midfielder Shea Charles. The reported agreement is worth £30m, and Charles is expected to join on a five-year contract.

For Fulham, the move points to continued investment in midfield options as clubs look to settle key business before the market closes. For Southampton, the agreement would represent another major decision in a transfer period that often forces clubs to balance squad planning against financial and competitive priorities.

Charles’ proposed switch is one of the more eye-catching Premier League moves in the round-up because of both the fee and the length of the contract being discussed. A five-year deal suggests Fulham are prepared to make him a long-term part of their plans rather than a short-term addition.

Why these deals matter

Taken together, the two transfers show how clubs are using the market to address different needs. PSG have added experience and international pedigree at full-back, while Fulham appear to be securing a younger midfield arrival on a significant contract.

The Digne deal also stands out because it involves a player under contract at another Premier League club, with a release clause reportedly used to push the transfer through. That kind of move is often important in the wider market because it gives buying clubs a clearer path to completion.

In Fulham’s case, the reported fee for Charles signals a substantial commitment. If completed as described, the move would place him among the more expensive incoming deals in this round-up and could shape how the club approaches the rest of the window.

With both deals now agreed, attention turns to the formal completion of the transfers and how quickly each club integrates its new signing into the squad.