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United could move for Shaw in summer

ESPN staff
February 19, 2014
Luke Shaw was reportedly the subject of a £22.5 million bid from Manchester United in January © PA Photos
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Manchester United are still hopeful of signing Southampton's Luke Shaw this summer, after sources close to the south coast club told ESPN that the bid from Old Trafford for the left-back last month "remains on the table."

The Daily Mirror reported that United had lodged a £22.5 million bid for Shaw on January 24, with ESPN sources confirming an offer had been received from the reigning Premier League champions.

United's hopes of signing Shaw were dented by the public declaration from Saints owner Katharina Liebherr that she would not sanction the sale of any of the club's prized assets in the recent transfer window.

Saints manager Mauricio Pochettino was also assured that none of his best players would leave as he agreed to stay at the club following the departure of executive chairman, Nicola Cortese.

However, sources close to the Saints indicate United have made it clear that their interest in Shaw, 18, remains strong - although they could face competition from Chelsea, who are reported to be interested in the player, a graduate of the Southampton youth team set-up.

Shaw, who has represented England at Under-21 level, has been in impressive form for Southampton this season and is thought to be in contention to make Roy Hodgson's senior squad for the 2014 World Cup.

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