Manchester United outcast Luke Shaw rejects move to Everton in order to fight for place under Jose Mourinho
Red Devils are believed to have already lined-up Juventus star Alex Sandro as ex-Southampton defender's replacement
LUKE SHAW has reportedly rejected a move to Everton in order to fight for his Manchester United future.
The 23-year-old left-back’s career has stalled at Old Trafford under Jose Mourinho.
And that he turned down an approach from Everton to try to revive his fortunes at Goodison Park.
That is despite the fact Mourinho is looking to improve his defensive options before the new Premier League campaign gets underway against Leicester at Old Trafford on Friday 10 August.
Some reports claim he has already agreed a deal to sign Juventus' Brazilian star Alex Sandro – a direct replacement for Shaw.
The England international has suffered a frustrating time at United since his £30million arrival from the Saints in 2014.
His progress was curtailed by an horrific injury early on and he has struggled to regain top form since.
He only has one year to go on his contract with the Red Devils.
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And today’s Times report states he would rather give it one last crack at winning over Mourinho before leaving for nothing next summer.
United are also keen to get some squad members off the wage bill to free up room for new arrivals.
Defender Daley Blind is closing in on a return to Ajax while Matteo Darmian is wanted by both Inter and Juve.
Meanwhile, Everton are now expected to turn to Barcelona’s Lucas Digne as they look to find a long-term replacement for veteran full-back Leighton Baines.