Potential boost for Newcastle over Luke Shaw as Manchester United identify replacement

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Newcastle are keen on Manchester United’s Luke Shaw.

Left-back Luke Shaw is at the top of the list of potential transfer targets for Newcastle United, according to the Daily Star.

Shaw faces a bleak future at Manchester United after being overlooked for Premier League opportunities this season by Jose Mourinho.

So it comes as a potential boost for Newcastle that Manchester United have reportedly identified a replacement for Shaw.

The Mail report the Red Devils have been checking out Argentine talent Enzo Diaz.

Diaz plays for Agropecuario and is just 21-years-old.

United have managed to cope at left-back without Shaw, selecting Ashley Young, Daley Blind and Matteo Darmian at various points this season.

Bringing in a young player like Diaz as competition would be a shrewd move, especially as Shaw has fallen out of favour.

Manchester United could likely make a big saving on wages by shunting Shaw off and signing Diaz too.

The Sun report the Red Devils want £20 million for Shaw.

Newcastle should be encouraged that Manchester United are already making plans without Shaw, as this will only make their task easier.