Man Utd Transfers: 5 Last-Minute Deadline Day Deals That Could Happen

5. Luke Shaw To Sign From Southampton

Manchester United have been linked with a move for Luke Shaw for much of the January transfer window while rivals Chelsea have also retained an interest. Each see the Southampton left-back as the ideal, long-term replacement for Patrice Evra and Ashley Cole, respectively, both nearing the end of their careers. United are in need of a fullback this month considering Fabio has been sold permanently to Cardiff City, leaving only Alexander Buttner in reserve. And reports suggest they are hoping to push through a move for Shaw before the transfer window slams shut at 23:00 GMT this evening. The Saints are reluctant to sell their prized asset unless they receive a big-money offer, and that€™s what it will likely take to land his services at this stage. If United fail this month, they may come back in the summer, at which point Evra is expected to return to former club Monaco.
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Joseph is an accredited football journalist and has interviewed nearly all of the current 20 Barclay's Premier League managers. He is also a correspondent for Bleacher Report and has written for Caught Offside and Give Me Football.