A collage of Nuno Mendes and Luke Shaw. Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images and Catherine Steenkeste/Getty Images
It’s been a tough few months for Man United left-back Luke Shaw, with injuries a constant thorn in his side, and it looks like his Old Trafford career could be over soon as the club have shown their hand on who he is “. I would like to replace it.
Shaw was said to be ‘absolutely devastated’ recently, as another inconvenience meant his Man United the return was set again.
Luke Shaw will leave Man United next summer
It was another headache for Ruben Amorim, who has yet to do it deal with the consequences of dropping Marcus Rashford.
The Red Devils have been patient enough with Luke Shaw, but his continued lack of game time makes it difficult to find a way back for him as a United regular.
In fact, CaughtOffside sources understand that United remain interested in the left-back from Paris Saint-Germain, Nuno Mendesmoreover, after speaking to Mendes’ entourage to get the player’s thoughts, he is believed to have said he is satisfied with Manchester United’s interest.
PSG want to extend the 22-year-old Portugal international’s contract until 2026, but Mendes has no plans to sign a new deal.
Nuno Mendes is the preferred choice as Luke Shaw’s replacement
It is claimed that if Mendes’ contract extension talks with PSG fail, as expected, PSG will consider an offer of around €70m in the summer transfer window, according to CaughtOffside sources .
While there are other left-back options, including Antonee Robinson, Miguel Gutiérrez and Milos Kerkez, Mendes’ skills and performance level are understood to be what Ruben Amorim and the board want to meet United’s need for ‘a left back.
There are likely to be further talks and negotiations with PSG in due course, and with Premier League and Serie A clubs known to be interested in Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia, the transfer carousel is expected to ‘enjoy the summer.
