Barcelona in shock Shaw link

Barcelona are ready to make a surprise move for Manchester United full-back, according to the Mirror.

The England international has long been linked with a move away from Old Trafford after failing to produce his best form since Jose Mourinho was named as manager with Tottenham Hotspur and former club Southampton among the sides interested.

However, now La Liga leaders Barca are set to enter the race as they search for a new left sided defender.

Shaw, who will have just twelve months remaining on his current deal come the summer has made just four Premier League appearances so far this season, with a handful of outings also coming in the cup competitions.

In total the twenty-two year old has played sixty-two times in all competitions since leaving St Mary’s Stadium while he has been capped seven times for his country with his last appearance coming as a substitute in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Germany twelve months ago.