Manchester United have stepped up their quest for a new left-back to finally put an end to Luke Shaw's injury misery, with scouts monitoring top possibilities as interim manager Michael Carrick seeks to bolster the squad. The 30-year-old Shaw is out with recurring ailments, putting reliance on academy player Harry Amass and utility players, necessitating immediate action despite a calm January.
Shaw, 30, has played fewer than 500 Premier League minutes this season due to hamstring and muscular ailments that have plagued him for years.
Primary target: Alejandro Balde Barcelona
United are planning tangible moves, including a €40 million bid for Barcelona's Alejandro Balde, a 22-year-old La Masia standout who has started 17 La Liga games and may complement Dorgu's wing position. Inter's Serie A 'assist king' Federico Dimarco is another fantasy signing, valued for his performance as Shaw's contract expires next year.
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