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Manchester United considers signing left-back amid Shaw's workload concerns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 3:43 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Manchester United considers signing left-back amid Shaw's workload concerns

Summary

Manchester United is reportedly looking to sign an additional left-back with concerns about Luke Shaw's workload. Shaw started all 38 Premier League games last season and played in United's match against Hull on Saturday. Despite his durable campaign, Shaw has a history of injuries, having missed significant playing time during the 2023-24 season due to calf and hamstring issues. The tight schedule for the upcoming season may compound these concerns, as United faces a busy fixture list without available midweek breaks until Christmas. The club's management may act to bolster their defensive options ahead of the season's demands.

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By the Numbers

•Shaw has started 43 of Manchester United's last 44 league games.
•He played only three matches for England between February 2024 and April 2025.
•United currently has a packed schedule with limited midweek breaks.
•Management's pursuit of another left-back reflects concerns about Shaw's injury history.

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What they're saying

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Signing an additional left-back has looked an obvious thing for Manchester United to do. Luke Shaw started all 38 Premier League games last season and he started at Hull on Saturday. Of United's past 44 league games, the 31-year-old England international has failed to start just one, the final game of the 2024-25 campaign, four days after the Europa League final defeat by Tottenham - and he went on the post-season tour of Asia immediately afterwards.
— Yahoo Sports

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