Louis van Gaal’s hand has been forced.
Left back has leapfrogged striker at the top of the United manager’s January transfer wishlist as the Dutchman seeks a replacement for Luke Shaw who broke his leg in two places during United’s 2-1 away defeat to PSV on Tuesday.
United’s back four looked a hell of a lot less steady when Shaw was stretchered off, Daley Blind moved to left back and Marcos Rojo took his place at centre back.
That means that Van Gaal could well make the left side of his defence a priority when the transfer window reopens as the time-frame for Shaw’s return is four to six months, closer to the latter in all likelihood.
The Star report that Leeds full back Charlie Taylor could be on his way to Old Trafford sooner than anticipated as LVG looks to shore up his defence while Shaw recovers.
It’s understood that Manchester United have continued to send scouts to monitor the 21-year-old who was expected to make the transfer next summer.
But Shaw’s lengthy spell on the sidelines after surgery has forced Van Gaal to get the move into motion in the January transfer window and a bid of around €5.5million is expected.
