Five realistic Manchester United targets for Champions League

3) Luke Shaw

SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 28: Luke Shaw of Southampton in action during the Barclays Premier League match between Southampton and Crystal Palace at St Mary

Yet another gem to emerge from the Southampton production-line is talented youngster Luke Shaw. The flighty left-back has been on the radars of major clubs for some time now, and it seems to be only a question of “when” and not “if” that he will make the move. United have been on the lookout for a left-back, with failed bids for Leighton Baines and Fábio Coentrão, and here is where Shaw comes into contention. Though, he is another player who’ll be difficult to prise away from the club. Southampton have witnessed talents such as Gareth Bale, Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain leave in recent years, and will not want to sell one of their prized assets. At 6ft 1in Shaw is a formidable defender, but has genuine pace on him, and a marked ability to cross. He is also competent defensively, and provides good cover on the flanks with intelligent tracking.