Rumoured Luke Shaw

[Rekin 835]

RR is definitely a good alternative but he's not 'miles' ahead of Shaw. Shaw is one of the best fullbacks in the PL already.

Rodriguez has been one of the best players in bundesliga. I like Shaw too but he is more than one step behind RR right now. That is not to say that Shaw won't end up better, but right now there is quite a difference.

[Y123CFC 69]

What about Coentrao?

Good assist tonight, looked good every time I have watched him, especially at Euro 2012.

it was Jose who bought him at Madrid as well, so there's that bonus of them already knowing each other.

Big game experience and probably wouldn't cost anywhere near as much as Shaw. He's been linked with exits for the past year

[mediator 2,026]

What about Coentrao?

Good assist tonight, looked good every time I have watched him, especially at Euro 2012.

it was Jose who bought him at Madrid as well, so there's that bonus of them already knowing each other.

Big game experience and probably wouldn't cost anywhere near as much as Shaw. He's been linked with exits for the past year

He should be our main target for the reported 12-15M price !

[didierforever 7,349]

is it a done deal?

[wiefisoichiro 12]

Shaw is young, and he isn't worth 30m. It is too much money. If he is a professional football player, he will not think about the money! The wages will be increased if he play his best season, and he must prove it

[BlueLyon 9,359]

We shouldnt break the bank for him...there are plenty of full backs who have same potential, maybe even bigger.

There is one reason, Shaw is english and I REALY want to se english player in our starting eleven in next years, Lamps, Terry, Cole are leaving and we will need few replacements. One of Shaw/Barkley/Lallana should definately be bought eventualy.

Another reason why to bring Shaw is because of Mou way of playing football. Getting someone like Moreno might mean we got top prospect at LB, but I doubt he is proper full back for Mourinhos system. Shaw on other hand, is english and will probably learn tactical approach much faster than any spanish/brazil full back IMO (Azpi is one of few exceptions).

But still, there are plenty of players who might turn even better, not english but cheaper. Rodriguez, Alex Sandro, Bernat, Moreno, De Sciglio, Filipe Luis, Coentrao,...

It all depends on what Mou wants; I think Moreno would work brilliantly with Hazard, but I doubt he is suited for Mou. I doubt any young LB is suited for Mou. Im sure Jose wants defensive stability and will look for either Shaw (for logical reasons) or some experienced LB ala Coentrao/Filipe Luis.

[The Skipper 20,593]

According to The Guardian, the £30m, £100,000 p/week to United deal is almost done.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

According to The Guardian, the £30m, £100,000 p/week to United deal is almost done.

Once official (IF), I expect loads of comments that Shaw has no ambition and is money grabbing cunt...

It would be real shame not to get him, as he is apparently huge Chelsea fan, but 30m is WAAAAAYYY too much.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

It's not really up to him though, Southampton want 30m for him, we're not willing to pay that much but United are.

Why did you use Shaw pic too soon, it has backfired now

[LAM09 6,778]

I think we will see how big a Chelsea fan Shaw is in the summer.

[The Skipper 20,593]

I think we will see how big a Chelsea fan Shaw is in the summer.

It really depends on us making an offer for him or not. It's not like we've matched United's offer and he's picked United ahead of us.

[Strike 7,250]

maybe another summer when chelsea don't have other positions to strengthen. i can see him pulling an Ashley Cole in few years

[Special Juan 27,439]

This is exactly the situation I knew United would be shoe-horned into now. It's not what I would class as a panic buy but another staunch example from the owners to show the fans they are spending big, and having people like Shaw and Mata as an example. United have set themselves such a bar in terms of wages after Rooney gate, they will now not be able to stop the fast paced train and huge demands from players when it comes to wages.

[bababoom 4,478]

Why did you use Shaw pic too soon, it has backfired now

Haha I know, sorry about that. I need to change that..

[LAM09 6,778]

It really depends on us making an offer for him or not. It's not like we've matched United's offer and he's picked United ahead of us.

I thought we have made an offer for him already?

[The Skipper 20,593]

I thought we have made an offer for him already?

No, we haven't.

[LAM09 6,778]

No, we haven't.

I guess it was just gossip then.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Honestly, I can't blame him for choosing united. It's his best option, imo, and I'm not talking about the money. He'll be a nailed on starter and start almost every game. The pressure is much lower with no title challenge or CL, but it would still be a massive upgrade on Southampton. We're forgetting that he's still a kid and he can still develop and gain consistency and experience...etc.

I think even if he goes to united this summer, we might still see him in a Chelsea shirt in a few years time.