You Shaw about this Luke?

Luke Shaw 

Whatever Luke Shaw dreamt about last night, it wouldn’t have been as remarkable as the dream that is his life presently. Having completed his first full Premier League season for Southampton in which he made the PFA Team of the Season, he then beat Ashley Cole to a place in England’s 23 man squad for the World Cup, making his tournament debut in the final group game against Costa Rica. Surely it couldn’t get any better for the 18 year old? Well, in fact it has, following a £27m (A fee that could rise to £31m) transfer from Southampton to Manchester United, a move that makes him one of the world’s most expensive teenagers. Since making his Saints first team debut at the age of 16, his rate of progression has been phenomenal and this move to Old Trafford marks a new chapter in his career, the question is, will he be allowed to continue his development at United?

In his early days at Saints

I certainly have my doubts, the major one being a question that the likes of John Bostock should have asked themselves prior to big money moves, will I play? Shaw may well have to be content with a place on the bench and there is substantial reasoning for this, the form of regular left back Patrice Evra was one of few positives to come out of last season, form which he has kept up with the French national team at the World Cup. Having captained United on a number of occasions throughout his eight years in Manchester, you get the feeling that Evra could end his career with the Red Devils, and by no means would he want to vacate his spot at left back for United’s newest recruit. It will now be a two horse race for the left back perch as Alex Buttner has departed for Dynamo Moscow having flattered to deceive in his two years at the club.

In my opinion if Luke Shaw is instated as first choice left back by Louis Van Gaal, then the move can only be a success. Shaw possesses all the attributes to one day become the best full back in the world, not to mention the high level of composure he already holds, composure that is rarely recognisable in a player of his age. However if he does find himself warming the United bench with the likes of Powell and Zaha (equally great talents), it will be detrimental to his career, not just at club level but for England as well.