Luke Shaw — Manchester United player, included in England's World Cup provisional squad and targeted in Tottenham's Rodrigo Bentancur red-card incident.
… The failure to bring in striking support for Benjamin Sesko and competition at left-back for Luke Shaw have both been highlighted in a summer when United spent £155m on three midfielders to the exclusion of any other position. …
… The Uruguay midfielder was shown a red card for headbutting Luke Shaw during a feisty 78th-minute melee when Spurs were trailing 1-0 at Old Trafford. …
… Things went from bad to worse for Spurs when Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off five minutes later for headbutting Luke Shaw, who had shoved him over after a reckless challenge from the Uruguay midfielder. …
… However, fans are angry there was no additional left-back purchased to provide competition for Luke Shaw, who has missed three matches because of injury already, or striking support for Benjamin Sesko, who missed pre-season as he recovered from a shin complaint that has already r …
… There’s things we need to get better at as a team.” Rooney impressed with Shaw display Luke Shaw (right) celebrates with Benjamin Sesko after Manchester United’s second goal Questions have been raised about United’s lack of recruitment during the latter days of the transfer windo …
… They started so well – and Enciso could have given them the lead earlier when he held off Mbeumo and Luke Shaw when running from the halfway line before being denied by Lammens. …
… He has played there before and, unlike Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui – who could also switch sides if Luke Shaw is unavailable – is left-footed. …
… It remains to be seen whether United will continue to search for a left-back to challenge Luke Shaw, or whether Baleba, a left-footed player who has played in that position on occasion, and regular right-backs Diogo Dalot and Noussair Mazraoui – who have both been used on the lef …
Thomas Tuchel has submitted his provisional England squad for the World Cup, with Luke Shaw, Danny Welbeck and Alex Scott believed to be among the players named. …
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has criticized the club's hierarchy for failing to strengthen the squad despite qualifying for the Champions League, saying "I expect more from our technical director." United have won just one of their last nine matches this season.
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has criticized the club's hierarchy for failing to strengthen the squad despite qualifying for the Champions League, saying "I expect more from our technical director." United have won just one of their last nine matches this season.
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick is uncertain about the fitness of Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw ahead of the Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid. Both players are regarded as major doubts, with a final decision to be made before the match.
Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi praised midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur after his red card for headbutting Luke Shaw in a 1-1 draw against Manchester United, saying the incident showed the character and spark the club needed, despite the 10-man disadvantage allowing Spurs to salvage a point.
Dominic Solanke scored in stoppage time to salvage a 1–1 draw for 10-man Tottenham at Manchester United after Bryan Mbeumo had given United the lead. Spurs were reduced to ten men when Rodrigo Bentancur was sent off for headbutting Luke Shaw, but Solanke's header secured a point.
Manchester United's overall debt remains over £1bn despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe's cost-cutting measures, though the club recorded record revenues of £677.6m and a £22.6m operating profit. The club has also spent £63.5m on land for a new stadium as part of wider Old Trafford regeneration plans.
Manchester United drew 2-2 with Everton but have dropped five points from their opening three Premier League matches, conceding twice in each game. Manager Michael Carrick acknowledges positives including Benjamin Sesko's first goal and Kobbie Mainoo's impressive form, but cannot ignore the defensive struggles as the club prepares for Champions League and a Manchester City clash.
Manchester United came from behind to beat Ipswich Town 5-2, with captain Bruno Fernandes scoring a hat-trick after the visitors had taken an early lead through Leif Davis. The turnaround began when a defensive error led to Fernandes's opening goal, followed by Jacob Greaves's own goal and Fernandes converting a penalty and adding a third.
Manchester United have signed Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £70m (£65m initial plus £5m in add-ons), with Brighton retaining a sell-on clause. The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract with an option to extend for a further year and joins fellow midfield arrivals Santos and Tielemans at Old Trafford.
Manchester United have agreed a fee of up to £70m for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, with an initial £65m plus potential £5m in add-ons. The 22-year-old Cameroon international will complete his medical this weekend, taking United's summer spending to £153m.
Thomas Tuchel has submitted England's 55-player provisional squad for the World Cup, which begins on 11 June in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Luke Shaw, Danny Welbeck, Alex Scott and Trent Alexander-Arnold are believed to be included, though the final squad of 26 players will be announced on 22 May.
Kobbie Mainoo scored the winning goal as Manchester United defeated Liverpool 5-0 at Old Trafford, confirming United's qualification for the Champions League after a two-year absence.