Man Utd fans tell club to immediately ‘sell’ player as alarming claim made despite Ipswich win

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The much-improved second-half showing, combined with another outstanding display from Fernandes, was precisely the response United needed following their underwhelming opening-day performance against Hull.

While several United players received praise from supporters online, Luke Shaw remained a major target for criticism after another difficult outing at the beginning of the new campaign.

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Shaw had been blamed for Nobel Mendy’s goal last weekend after playing the defender onside. Against Ipswich, the left-back was once again exposed for pace, with Abdul Fatawu getting around him before delivering the cross that allowed Davis to score.

“Going without signing a left-back will ruin our season. The club cannot afford to sit and watch. Luke Shaw isn’t the same player, and his fitness cannot be trusted,” one supporter wrote, with the fan warning INEOS that failing to recruit a left-back could ‘ruin’ their season.

Other fans were even more critical of the 31-year-old, with some calling on United to ‘sell’ the experienced defender following another difficult performance.

“Sell Luke Shaw. I’ve been saying it for 2 seasons now. Time for a change,” another supporter posted, while a third added: “Sell Luke Shaw and buy a whole new defense. The midfield is there, the attacking is there but the defense is nonexistent.”

“Man United need to sell Luke Shaw; it’s time for him to pack his bags,” another fan agreed.

### What’s the latest on Man United’s left-back pursuit

United are rapidly running out of time to bring in a new left-back, with the transfer window set to close on September 1.

Strengthening at left-back is believed to be the club’s biggest priority before the deadline, although INEOS have encountered significant difficulties in their efforts to find someone capable of challenging Shaw for his position or potentially replacing him.

Newcastle United defender Lewis Hall had emerged as United’s preferred target, but the Magpies have insisted that he is not available after already seeing several important players leave during the summer.

United also considered a move for Barcelona full-back Alejandro Balde and even contacted the player’s representatives, but they were informed that the Spain international intends to remain at the Nou Camp.

Meanwhile, highly-rated Racing Santander defender Jorge Salinas has also been mentioned as a potential target for a move to Old Trafford. However, given that he is only 19, the youngster would likely be viewed as a long-term investment rather than an immediate solution.

For now, Shaw remains Carrick’s only established senior left-back option, leaving United with a potential problem that could become increasingly costly as the season progresses.