PSG's €70m star, who Man United are looking for, is delighted with their interest

A collage by Nuno Mendes and Luke Shaw. Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images and Catherine Steenkeste/Getty Images

It’s been a tough few months for Man United left-back Luke Shaw, with injuries a constant thorn in his side, and it looks like his career at Old Trafford could soon be over, as the club showed who he is. would like to replace him.

Shaw was recently said to be “completely devastated” as another criticism led to his Man United comeback being postponed again.

Luke Shaw will leave Man United next summer

It was another headache for Ruben Amorim, who is still dealing with the impact of losing Marcus Rashford.

The Red Devils have been patient enough with Luke Shaw, but his continued lack of playing time makes it difficult for him to see a path back as a United regular.

Nuno Mendes and Bukayo Saka during the UEFA Champions League match between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain at Emirates Stadium on October 1, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

CaughtOffside’s sources actually believe that United remain interested in Paris Saint-Germain left-back Nuno Mendes, and after speaking to Mendes’ entourage to find out the player’s thoughts, it is believed that he has said , he was happy with Manchester United’s interest. .

PSG want to extend the 22-year-old Portugal international’s contract until 2026, but Mendes has no plans to sign a new contract.

Nuno Mendes is preferred as a replacement for Luke Shaw

According to CaughtOffside sources, PSG will consider an offer of around €70 million in the summer transfer window if Mendes’ contract extension talks with PSG fail as expected.

Although there are other left-back alternatives such as Antonee Robinson, Miguel Gutierrez and Milos Kerkez, it is understood that Ruben Amorim and the board want Mendes’ skills and performance level to fill United’s need for a left-back.