CONFIRMED: Luke Shaw a United Player

[Noucamp99]

So, United secure their second big signing of the pre-season, with the acquisition of England international, Luke Shaw:

Manchester United is delighted to announce the signing of Luke Shaw from Southampton Football Club. He joins on a four-year contract with an option to extend for a further year.
Shaw, 18, recently gained his third cap for England and was the youngest player to feature in this year’s World Cup campaign. The left-back has made 67 appearances for Southampton since making his debut in 2012.

Luke Shaw said: "I am thrilled and excited to be joining Manchester United. I have been at Southampton since I was eight years old and I would like to thank them and the fans for everything they have done for me. I want to continue to progress my career and joining United is the ideal place for me to do that. I am looking forward to this new chapter in my life and also looking forward to learning from the world-class players and management at the club."

Manchester United assistant manager Ryan Giggs said: "Luke is a very talented young left-back with great potential. He has developed immensely during his time at Southampton and has all the attributes to become a top player. I am delighted he has joined Manchester United as I believe this is the right club for him to continue his development as a young player and eventually fulfil that promise."

Source: manutd.com

[Clarkie08]

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho claims he pulled out of a bid to sign left-back Luke Shaw this summer because his wage demands would have "killed" the club.

Source: BBC Sport

Do we think Jose is a bit bitter that he couldn't sign Shaw? Maybe he's actually right and we're going to have a problem in a few years with so many young players on huge wages.

[Lawrenceuk]

Its just mind games. At least it shows he's slightly worried.

[Noucamp99]

Yes, just jealous. Don't you think that United are aware of their own finances and can handle these bigger money deals. Maybe chelski are still a small club now that FFP rules are in and perhaps Abramovich doesn't want to play anymore?

[Clarkie08]

You would hope so but with Ed Woodhead in charge you never quite know.