Analysing the Transfer Gossip – 12th July: Part One

Promising 17-year-old left-back Luke Shaw is set to reject offers from Manchester United and Chelsea and sign a new contract with Southampton.

Luke Shaw

What’s the story? Shaw is one of the best of England’s dearth of young talent. Southampton are making ambitious moves in the transfer market this summer so it’s a good place to be.

Does it make sense? Yes. Southampton have lost Bale, Walcott and Oxlade-Chamberlain at a very young age so tying down Shaw is great business.

Is the price right? Southampton are spending £12.5m Wanyama so they don’t need to be tempted to sell Shaw who seems happy at St. Mary’s.

Will it happen? 10/10 – He loves being at Southampton who are showing genuine ambition at the moment.