Can Spurs beat Chelsea to Luke Shaw with top-four finish?

Chelsea reportedly lead the race for Manchester United’s Luke Shaw, but is this how Tottenham Hotspur could beat them to the left-back?

Luke Shaw of Manchester United during the The Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Huddersfield Town and Manchester United on February 17, 2018 in Huddersfield, United Kingdom.

Chelsea have now moved to the front of the queue to sign Luke Shaw from Manchester United this summer, according to the Daily Mail.

Shaw is tipped to leave Old Trafford after once again being publicly criticised by manager Jose Mourinho following the 2-0 FA Cup victory against Brighton and Hove Albion.

Jose Mourinho the Manchester United manager watches his team prior to the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford on March 17,...

The 22-year-old is a Blues fan and was close to joining the club in the summer of 2014 before eventually making the switch to the Red Devils instead.

How Spurs could win the race

Tottenham Hotspur have been heavily linked with Shaw themselves, with speculation that Danny Rose could move the other way.

Danny Rose of Tottenham Hotspur warms up prior to the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Tottenham Hotspur at Vitality Stadium on March 11, 2018 in Bournemouth, England.

While Rose could be used as a bargaining chip, perhaps the best way for Tottenham to beat their West London rivals to the left-back is by winning the race for the top four.

Currently Spurs hold a five-point advantage in fourth over fifth-placed Chelsea, which would see them qualify for the Champions League for next season ahead of the Blues and, if anything could tempt Shaw, arguably that would be it.

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Can Spurs beat Chelsea to Luke Shaw with top-four finish?