Tag: Luke Shaw

  • Former Man United defender backs struggling full-back to succeed

    Former Man United defender backs struggling full-back to succeed

    View image | gettyimages.com Former Manchester United defender Denis Irwin believes that Luke Shaw will succeed at Old Trafford. The 19-year-old moved to Old Trafford from Southampton last summer has failed to impress boss Louis van Gaal after some rather subdued performances. Shaw arrived for a fee of £28m and has since faced heavy criticism…

  • Southampton struggling to keep Clyne after Man United interest

    Southampton struggling to keep Clyne after Man United interest

    Southampton are struggling to stop Manchester United in their interest in signing Nathaniel Clyne. The departures of Luke Shaw, Rickie Lambert and Adam Lallana last summer saw Southampton lose a number of notable top quality players, but boss Ronald Koeman has guided the Southern side to an impressive Champions League hope. However, Manchester United, who…

  • Welbeck and Shaw set to miss Arsenal-Man United clash

    Welbeck and Shaw set to miss Arsenal-Man United clash

    Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck and Manchester United defender Luke Shaw could both miss Sunday’s Premier League clash between the two at Emirates stadium. United left-back Shaw was replaced Kieran Gibbs as a precaution in the second half of England’s 3-1 win over Scotland on Tuesday night, whilst Welbeck was also picked up a hamstring injury…

  • Luke Shaw relishing Stamford Bridge clash

    Luke Shaw relishing Stamford Bridge clash

    Manchester United left back Luke Shaw can’t wait for this weekend’s ‘massive’ clash with league leaders Chelsea, the team he supported growing up. Shaw was a regular spectator at Stamford Bridge growing up in London and has played there with previous club Southampton. But the 19-year-old knows his new side are in for a different…

  • Shaw causing problems at Old Trafford

    Shaw causing problems at Old Trafford

    Manchester United full-back Luke Shaw is ‘causing problems’ at the club, according to a source. The England international joined United this summer after impressing for Southampton last season, but his time at Old Trafford has been less than fruitful with concerns over his form and fitness being made public. Shaw has since returned to full…

  • Ferguson: Man United wanted to sign defender at 16

    Ferguson: Man United wanted to sign defender at 16

    Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson tried to sign Luke Shaw when he was 16, but saw their offer turned down by Southampton. Shaw, 19, moved to Old Trafford this summer in a move costing United £30m and after returning to full fitness, the England international is finally starting to find his feet at…

  • Meulensteen: Van Gaal does not rate Man United left-back

    Meulensteen: Van Gaal does not rate Man United left-back

    Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has said that Louis van Gaal does not rate Luke Shaw. Dutch boss Van Gaal arrived at Old Trafford this summer shortly after Shaw had made his move from Southampton to United in a £30m deal, but the England international has been struggling to maintain his fitness and has…

  • Man United defender believes Shaw will be ‘best in world’

    Man United defender believes Shaw will be ‘best in world’

    Manchester United defender Jonny Evans has backed team-mate Luke Shaw to become the best left-back in world football. Former Southampton defender Shaw joined United in a £30m deal this summer but is yet to appear under boss Louis van Gaal, who has bemoaned his poor fitness, whilst also a hamstring injury which he picked up…

  • Man United: Blind deal on verge of completion

    Man United: Blind deal on verge of completion

      Manchester United are at last ready to seal their highly anticipated move for Dutch defender Daley Blind, with just three days to go before the summer transfer window draws to a close. Since the arrival of Dutch coach Louis van Gaal, the Red Devils have been the front-runners to sign the Netherlands international star,…

  • Saints continue pursuit of Man United striker

    Saints continue pursuit of Man United striker

      Southampton manager Ronald Koeman is stepping up his chase for Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, according to The Daily Express. The Saints had previously hoped to land the striker in a deal including left-back Luke Shaw but with the purchase of Shaw having been pushed through by the Red Devils at the end of…