da bet7： According to reports in The Mirror, Newcastle United have been priced out of signing Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw in a permanent deal with Jose Mourinho demanding £20m for the England international.
What’s the word, then?
da gbg bet： Well, The Mirror says that the Magpies are keen to bring the 22-year-old to St James’ Park during the January transfer window, but the price tag means that they will only be able to sign the left-back on loan.
The Mirror says that as well as the Tyneside outfit, there are also a number of other Premier League teams keen on a similar deal for the former Southampton man, who has found himself firmly out of favour at Old Trafford this season.
The report adds that despite his lack of game time, Shaw has established himself as one of the Red Devils’ fittest players having been criticised by Mourinho in the past.
How has he fared this term?
Not too well, to be honest.
Shaw’s first-team appearances have been limited to two substitute outings in the Carabao Cup, while he was an unused substitute for the Premier League win against the Magpies last month and the Champions League ties against Benfica and FC Basel.
The 22-year-old appears to be behind the likes of Ashley Young, Matteo Darmian and Daley Blind in the pecking order for the left-back and left wing-back roles, and he doesn’t appear to have a future with United.
Would he be a good signing for Newcastle?
He certainly would be.
The Magpies are in desperate need of a left-back with Paul Dummett injured and right-back Javier Manquillo currently filling in there, and with game time and fitness there is no doubt that Shaw would prove to be a brilliant addition.
The 22-year-old showed his qualities at Southampton and also on plenty of occasions throughout his Red Devils career, but now he needs to play regularly to find that consistency again.
Will they get him?
It’s difficult to say.
While Newcastle will certainly be an attractive option, it could depend who else comes in for him in January.
Shaw may favour a move back down south rather than to Tyneside, while interest from a club like Tottenham may be too good to turn down given his strong relationship with Mauricio Pochettino.
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