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Man Utd still confident of beating Chelsea to Southampton starlet Luke Shaw



Posted Thursday, February 20, 2014 by Dailystar.co.uk

MANCHESTER UNITED are still interested in bringing Chelsea target Luke Shaw to Old Trafford and remain confident a deal can be struck with Southampton.

Man Utd still confident of beating Chelsea to Southampton starlet Luke Shaw
ON HIS WAY: Manchester United are still attempting to lure Southampton starlet Luke Shaw to Old Trafford

United boss David Moyes is desperate to add to his defensive options in the summer, with current left-back Patrice Evra likely to follow Nemanja Vidic out of the club.

The Scot had hoped to bring Everton's Leighton Baines to United, but failed to agree a deal with the Toffees for the England international both in the summer and the January transfer window.

With Baines having committed his future to Everton by signing a new four-year contract at Gooidson Park late last month, Moyes will now put all of his energy into striking a deal to secure Shaw.

Man Utd still confident of beating Chelsea to Southampton starlet Luke Shaw
STAR: Shaw has been one of the most impressive performers for Southampton this season

Man Utd still confident of beating Chelsea to Southampton starlet Luke ShawSaints owner Katharina Liebherr assured manager Mauricio Pochettino and the club's supporters that star players Adam Lallana, Jay Rodriguez, Rickie Lambert, Morgan Schneiderlin, James Ward-Prowse and Shaw would not be sold.

But according to ESPN, a January offer, in the region of £22.5m made by United for Shaw, 18, is still on the table with Moyes eager to secure the services of the England under-21 international in front of Chelsea.

Blues boss Jose Mourinho is weighing up a number of potential options as a long-term replacement for veteran left-back Ashley Cole.

Cole, 33, is out of contract at the end of the season and is yet to be offered a new deal having lost his place at left-back to right-back Cesar Azpilicueta.

Man Utd still confident of beating Chelsea to Southampton starlet Luke Shaw
WANTED: Chelsea are also interested in signing Shaw

Despite having young left-backs Ryan Bertrand and Patrick van Aanholt at his disposal, Mourinho remains keen on adding to his ranks and is a huge admirer of Shaw.

Shaw has enjoyed a sensational time at St Marys' since making his full Premier League debut against Swansea City in 2012.

This season, Shaw has made 26 appearances in all competitions and has been a huge factor in the Saints' superb second campaign back in the top flight.



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