Spurs Transfers: 5 Southampton Players Mauricio Pochettino Should Sign For Tottenham
3. Luke Shaw
Another Southampton player who has enjoyed a breakout season is Luke Shaw. Like Lallana, the left back was named in the PFA Team of the Year and made his senior England debut. A spectacular season was capped off when Shaw was named in Roy Hodgsons 23-man squad for this summers World Cup in Brazil. Unsurprisingly Shaws impressive performances have caught the eyes of Chelsea and Manchester United. Once a trainee at Chelsea, Shaw may be tempted to return to Stamford Bridge and settle unfinished business, while Manchester Uniteds demise offers the left back first team football and the chance to restore the Red Devils to the Champions League. Until Pochettinos departure, Tottenham were not even considered in the running for Shaw. However, reports claim that the 18-year-old and Argentine boss bid an emotional farewell following Pochettinos decision to head to White Hart Lane. The two clearly shared a great bond and the former Southampton boss has played a major role in Shaws development. With that in mind, it is not unfeasible to think that if Spurs can afford the fee, Shaw would be tempted by a move to North London. He would certainly be a brilliant signing for Spurs. Blessed with pace and power, it is sometimes easy to forget that Shaw is still only 18. His overlapping runs and tireless work-rate would no doubt suit Pochettinos plans for an attacking and pressing Tottenham side, while also providing an upgrade on current left back Danny Rose.
Simon is an NCTJ qualified sports journalist. He has conducted interviews with Tony Adams and Peter Shilton, while also having work published in The Daily Telegraph and The Sun. Follow him on Twitter via @sr_collings.
