Manchester United dealt massive injury blow as star set to be sidelined for 10 weeks after injury


Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw will reportedly be sidelined for 10 weeks as a result of a muscular damage.

The Each day Mail studies that the Pink Devils count on Shaw to be match once more in 10 weeks time after struggling the damage within the 2-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on August 19. The preliminary perception was that the 28-year-old could be out of motion for round 4 to 6 weeks.

Nevertheless, it seems that the damage is worse than first thought, and he is not going to be match till mid-November. Manchester United have entered the switch marketplace for an emergency left-back signing, and Tottenham’s Sergio Reguilon is on the verge of becoming a member of on a season-long mortgage.

Erik ten Hag’s Reds had been engaged on a mortgage deal for Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella. Nevertheless, the Spaniard performed within the Blues’ 2-1 Carabao Cup win over AFC Wimbledon on Thursday (August 30). Meaning he could be cup-tied had he headed to Outdated Trafford.

Furthermore, Manchester United wished to insert a termination clause into the deal for January. Chelsea refused, so the Pink Devils have now turned their consideration to Reguilon.

Nevertheless, Shaw’s absence comes as an enormous blow, as he has been one of many Premier League’s in-form left-backs. He featured 47 instances throughout competitions final season, scoring one objective and offering six assists.


Manchester United had been crushed to Sergio Reguilon by Tottenham Hotspur in 2020

Manchester United missed out on Sergio Reguilon in 2020.
Manchester United missed out on Sergio Reguilon in 2020.

The Pink Devils have had earlier curiosity in Reguilon, as they tried signing him from Actual Madrid in 2020. Nevertheless, the La Liga giants wished to insert a buy-back clause within the deal, which United rejected.

Tottenham swooped in and secured his signature in a deal value £28 million as they agreed on a buy-back clause. United determined to signal their back-up choice Alex Telles from FC Porto, however he has since left after a poor exhibiting.

The identical will be mentioned for Reguilon, who has struggled throughout his three years with Spurs. The 26-year-old has featured 67 instances throughout competitions since then, scoring two objectives and offering 9 assists.

He spent final season on mortgage at Atletico Madrid however did not impress, making simply 12 appearances throughout competitions. He has returned to Tottenham following that mortgage however may lastly be set for a transfer to Manchester United.

The deal is reportedly a straight mortgage with no purchase choice. It stays to be seen if the Pink Devils ask for a termination clause, as they are going to be ready on Shaw and Tyrell Malacia, who’s additionally injured.

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