Luke Shaw could leave Manchester United next summer with no contract discussions currently taking place between the club and the 31-year-old England defender. The potential departure of a key left-back comes as Erik ten Hag's side struggles for form, sitting 13th in the Premier League with just four points from their opening four games.
Shaw's current deal is understood to be entering its final year, and the absence of any movement towards an extension has sparked concern among supporters. The defender, who has been at Old Trafford since 2014, has been a mainstay when fit, but his future is now in doubt. This uncertainty adds to a defensive exodus that has already seen Tyrell Malacia leave the club and train with MLS side FC Cincinnati.
Further compounding the sense of flux at Carrington, 15-year-old academy prospect JJ Gabriel has reportedly requested to leave Manchester United amid interest from Barcelona. The club's early-season struggles, including back-to-back league defeats to Manchester City and Brighton, have highlighted defensive frailties. They conceded three times at home to Brighton last weekend in a 3-2 loss, a result that leaves them eight points adrift of leaders Arsenal.
With Shaw's situation unresolved, the focus turns to immediate challenges. Manchester United travel to face Fulham at Craven Cottage this weekend, a fixture they will hope can halt their slide. The club's current squad depth and injury status can be tracked via our squad list. Ten Hag will need to find solutions quickly, whether Shaw stays or goes, to improve a record of two wins, one draw, and two defeats from the last five matches in all competitions.
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