Manchester United are edging closer to a £30 million deal for Southampton left- back Luke Shaw, which
would see them fend off Premier League rivals Chelsea for the youngster's signature. Rumours of United's
interest in Shaw have been rife throughout the season and several reports emerged on Wednesday claiming
the club are confident of tying up a deal for one of their main transfer targets. New manager David Moyes is
keen to revitalise a United squad which has under-performed throughout a disastrous maiden season in
charge and, while the Scot's future at Old Trafford still remains unclear, the club's hierarchy are beginning to
increase their efforts in order to bolster for next season.
Southampton have previously warned their Premier League rivals off Shaw, but with Patrice Evra's
anticipated departure from United at the end of the season, an attraction of regular first-team football could
prove vital in the chase to secure the 18-year-old's services.
Shaw is one of several names on Moyes' summer shopping list, with the club reportedly planning a £200m
overhaul in a bid to turn their fortunes around. With the club facing a first season in 19 years without
Champions League football, Moyes has long been linked with Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos.
Discussions have also been held with Sporting Lisbon over defensive midfielder William Carvalho, though
United are unwilling to meet his £37 million buy-out clause, but Borussia Dortmund's Ilkay Gundogan has
been ruled out after signing a contract extension with the Bundesliga side. United could also recoup a
significant amount of money in transfer fees with the club set for an unprecedented clear-out in the summer.
Captain Nemanja Vidic has already agreed to join Inter Milan while Evra, Shinji Kagawa, Rio Ferdinand,
Javier Hernandez, Nani, Anderson and Wilfried Zaha could also be on their way out.
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