Rumoured Luke Shaw

[mediator 2,026]

No thank you. I will stick with that bloke called dave at left back. I heard he's not a bad fullback

I won't call him a "left" fullback tbh, he barely cross the middle line

[Jase 43,479]

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

Have there been anything concrete that says we won't pay 30m for Shaw? Not saying that I agree that he's worth that amount now but wouldn't say it's a foregone conclusion just yet. There are still other factors that need to be taken into consideration.

We will probably have about 40m off club generated money to spend, also factor in the potential departures off Luiz, Ba, Mikel, Torres (please god) aswell as the loanee's we decide to let go permanently, will probably bring us 50 (possibly more kf Barca give us big bucks for Luiz).

Also we have about 10m left over from the Mata/KDB sales, so i reckon we will probably have about a 100m kitty this summer, potentially more if we win CL.

True but then again, is it even worth forking out 30m for a 18-year old LB when others can be got at just 1/3 of that price?

I wouldn't blame him for flocking to the 100k/week deal, I would do it too.

If Shaw continues to play well and develop into a good/great player, then sooner or later, he will get that wages anyway. Also, for some, I believe that there are intangible 'reward' such as joining the club you love/support way better than getting tangible ones like wages and besides, Shaw doesn't seem like a person who always want big wages like some other players.

Don't understand why we'd be constrained by FFP at all, really.

United and City both have higher wage bills than us but aren't showing any concerns about FFP at all. Both will easily spend £100m and likely much more in United's case. We don't need to completely revamp the side like United need to do so we aren't gonna spend £150m or anything like that, but I see no reason why we should spend £100m.

I understand what you're saying but don't get why just because others don't seem to be complying by the rules, we have to follow their actions as well. We would basically be putting ourselves in a risky position to be punished heavily by the UEFA if we bust the bank and spend like nobody's business. And besides, let's not forget that City and PSG are currently under investigation of UEFA and we still do not know yet of their decision. Perhaps, that will tell us then how serious is this FFP being enforced.

[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 20,609]

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 7,043]

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

[The Skipper 20,609]

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 7,474]

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 28,100]

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.