Man Utd identify ‘very exciting’ £58m star as top target to replace Shaw

Manchester United they have now identified a £58m player as their priority target to replace Luke Shawaccording to a report.

Shaw’s injury problems at Man Utd

Shaw has struggled with injuries throughout his Man United career, throwing a statement in which he claimed he was “absolutely devastated” by the latest setback earlier this month.

Ruben Amorim He clearly thinks highly of the left-back, given his comments Not long after arriving at Old Trafford:

“What I can say since I arrived, I see him in the medical department working hard in the gym,” Amorim said. “Working a lot on the pitch, we control the load during matches, during training, I was losing weight, so I was doing everything.

“If he continues to behave like this, he’s a top player and we need him. No matter how long it takes, I’ll be with him, we’ll help him come back, not just Manchester United but your national team needs a guy like Luke Shaw , so we’re here to help.”

However, there are doubts over how long the United boss can persist with a player constantly plagued by injuries, and he has begun scouring the market for replacements.

According to a report from Caught Offside, Amorim has now settled on his first choice target, Paris Saint-Germain. Nuno Mendes tops his list.

The Red Devils have contacted Mendes’ agents to assess whether he would like a move to Old Trafford, and he is believed to be happy with the interest.

The left-back’s future in France remains uncertain as he has no plans to sign a new contract to stay at PSG beyond 2026, despite the club’s willingness to tie him down.

If talks over a contract extension fail, as expected, the French club would be willing to sanction the defender’s departure for a fee of €70m (£58m) in the transfer window summer

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Promising signs for Man Utd

It seems the PSG ace could be interested in a move to Old Trafford, which is promising news for United considering how impressive he has been for his current club.

The “very exciting” the full-back is solid at both ends of the pitch, qualifying the 96th percentile for successful catches by 90, and the 79th percentile for interceptions, compared to his position mates over the past year.

The 22-year-old’s attacking prowess is perhaps best illustrated by PSG’s winning goal against Juventus in the Champions League just over two years ago:

Of course, £58m is not a small sum of money, but Mendes is at the right age to be a long-term success at Old Trafford, and it is good news that he may be interested in a move.