Fulham should make statement of intent and bring Luke Shaw home

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Luke Shaw’s future is up in the air at present. Four years ago he was the bright hope in the England squad that went to the World Cup in Brazil. He then completed a £27 million move to Manchester United the same summer but he has since had a torrid time with injuries and form. His attacking brand of full-back play is certainly not to the taste of current Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho. That has seen him slip down the pecking order at Old Trafford and he will surely want to leave this summer.

But while Shaw’s swashbuckling approach to football might not sit right with Mourinho, Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic is probably a big fan.

So, should Fulham make a move?

Of course, the immediate thought instantly goes to funds. Whilst Manchester United are expected to accept a reasonable fee, or perhaps even a loan deal, the defender is on £130,000-a-week. The Daily Mail however reported in the winter that Shaw was ready to take a pay cut in order to go and play regular football elsewhere.

Fulham would be the perfect move for the 22-year-old if he is willing to take a huge reduction in wages.

The Cottagers need a new left-back with Shaw’s former Southampton team-mate Matt Targett’s loan spell ending and Mark Hughes wanting him back at St Mary’s.

Ryan Sessegnon has pushed on into an attacking role and it leaves Fulham short in the position.

Shaw would also be moving back nearer home. Born in Kingston-upon-Thames the self-confessed Chelsea fan would soon be forgiven for being a Blue if he thrived at Fulham.

His style would also suit the way Fulham play. Imagine a left-hand side consisting of Shaw and Sessegnon? It would be quite a terrifying threat for the Premier League newbies.

His contract at United ends next year and, despite reports today suggesting he is determined to stay at Old Trafford, going on loan to Fulham makes perfect sense. He could play regular football all season and then assess his options as a free agent in 12 months time.

Fulham should be bold and spend some of that play-off winners money on trying to lure the forgotten talent of English football back to his home in southwest London.