Man Utd want to sign 20yo Hungarian star to provide cover to Luke Shaw - report

Manchester United are interested in signing Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez as they look to provide cover to Luke Shaw next season, according to TalkSPORT.

Shaw has been United’s main option in the left-back role over the past decade, but the Englishman has become unreliable due to his regular injury concerns.

He made only 12 appearances for the club last season on the back of multiple muscular injuries. He is currently facing a race against time to be fit for Euro 2024.

Amidst this, TalkSPORT claim that the Red Devils want to bring in Kerkez to provide back-up to Shaw. The Cherries will demand a high fee for the 20-year-old.

United desperately need a new left-back this summer

Tyrell Malacia was signed as a deputy to Shaw in the summer of 2022, but the Dutchman has not played since May 2023 after sustaining a knee meniscus injury.

The Feyenoord graduate has suffered multiple setbacks during his recovery but he is anticipated to return next season. Despite this, United may not gamble over his fitness.

With Shaw’s injury record, the club need a reliable back-up in the squad. Kerkez would be a good signing, considering he has plenty of room for development at the age of 20.

The Hungary international won 53 per cent of his duels in the Premier League last season. He won 1.7 tackles per game alongside two clearances and 3.3 ball recoveries.

The young left-back managed only one goal contribution during the top-flight campaign, but he should only get better with age and experience.

He is currently valued at £17 million by Transfermarkt, but the Cherries will surely demand a higher fee, having only signed him from AZ last summer.

Stats from Transfermarkt.com