{"id":780228,"date":"2026-09-23T18:42:13","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T18:42:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/780228\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T18:42:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T18:42:13","slug":"man-utd-reach-decision-on-luke-shaws-future-as-ineos-turn-to-signing-left-back-upgrade-in-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/780228\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd reach decision on Luke Shaw’s future as INEOS turn to signing left-back ‘upgrade’ in January"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to reports, Manchester United<\/a> are planning for life without Luke Shaw as the England international nears the end of his contract.<\/p>\n

Shaw <\/a>has had a mixed stint at Man Utd, with injuries arguably preventing him from reaching his full potential after progressing through the ranks at Southampton.<\/p>\n

However, Shaw has still proven a very good left-back in the Premier League, and he put his issues behind him during the 2025\/26 season to shine under Michael Carrick for Man Utd<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Still, Man Utd needed to sign a new left-back in the summer to provide cover because they cannot rely on Shaw when they are potentially competing in four competitions.<\/p>\n

Despite this, Man Utd chiefs opted against signing an alternative to Newcastle United star Lewis Hall after being priced out of a deal for their priority target, and this has already backfired with Shaw missing games this season.<\/p>\n

READ: Top 10 fastest players in the Premier League: Man Utd winger exempt from criticism?<\/a><\/p>\n

Man Utd could put this right in January or next summer, especially because Shaw has entered the final year of his current contract.<\/p>\n

Man Utd reach decision on new contract for Luke Shaw<\/p>\n

Earlier this month, The Daily Mail reported that there is currently \u2018no indication\u2019 of Shaw being offered a new deal.<\/a><\/p>\n

The report claimed: \u2018With Luke Shaw also set to become a free agent in June, and no indication at the moment that United\u2019s longest-serving player will stay at Old Trafford beyond that, big changes are expected to the back-four after this summer\u2019s midfield rebuild and the new signings made in attack last year.\u2019<\/p>\n

Now, our colleagues at TEAMtalk are reporting<\/a> that the Red Devils are \u2018only prepared to offer Shaw a short-term extension to his current contract\u2019, while \u2018sources close to the club suggest the long-serving defender could leave when his existing deal expires\u2019.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: Man Utd place ex-Chelsea manager in pole position to replace Michael Carrick as INEOS make contact<\/a><\/p>\n

It is also said that Man Utd are \u2018looking to sign Shaw replacement in January\u2019, with Crystal Palace star Tyrick Mitchell, who is also set to become a free agent next summer, identified as a potential \u2018upgrade\u2019.<\/p>\n

The report adds:<\/p>\n

\u2018Club sources indicate that bringing in a younger, more durable left-back forms part of a broader strategy to refresh the defensive unit and build greater long-term depth.<\/p>\n

\u2018However, we do understand that experienced Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell is an option under consideration by INEOS. The 27-year-old\u2019s contract at Selhurst Park expires at the season\u2019s end, and if no agreement over a new contract is reached, he could be available for a cut-price fee in January.\u2019<\/p>\n

It has also been reported that Mitchell would accept an \u2018offer\u2019 to join Man Utd because he is \u2018extremely keen\u2019 on the move.<\/a><\/p>\n

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