Man United should accelerate move to sign Luke Shaw upgrade after source's reveal
Man United should accelerate a move for Adrien Truffert ahead of January as the stats show that he would be a clear upgrade on Luke Shaw.
United's failure to sign a new left-back in the summer window already looks like a mistake that could cost them this season.
Luke Shaw started all 38 league games last term, with Michael Carrick keen to bolster the position following their return to the Champions League.
Several stars were linked to the club, but United did not sign a new left-back, with Patrick Dorgu set to rotate with Shaw when needed.
Bournemouth's Truffert has been linked to Old Trafford in the last few months, and they are now considering a January move for his services.
When his statistics are compared to Shaw's from last season, it is clear that the Red Devils should prioritise sealing his signature.
Adrien Truffert ready to be Luke Shaw's long-term replacement at Man United
Truffert joined Bournemouth from Rennes in a £14.4million deal to replace Liverpool-bound Milos Kerkez.
The 24-year-old registered six goal contributions in 39 appearances across all competitions for the Cherries last term, proving his quality as one of the best upcoming left-backs in the Premier League.
He has continued in a strong vein of form this season, with sources exclusively revealing to Football Insider that United are scouting Truffert closely ahead of a potential move.
The one-cap French international contributed to more goals, created more chances per 90, put in more successful crosses per 90 and made more successful dribbles per 90 than Shaw in the top flight last season.
He also won more duels, had more touches in the opposition box, made more tackles, blocks, recoveries and clearances per 90 than the United man.
Truffert has even outperformed Shaw in several key metrics so far this season, when looking at the small sample size available.
It seems like a no-brainer for United to go for him in January, especially as Shaw's long-standing injury issues look to have reared their head once again this week.
United ruled out of Lewis Hall race after Newcastle latest
Newcastle star Hall was believed to be the Red Devils' top left-back target over the summer.
He impressed last season, despite injury issues of his own, but the Magpies made it clear that he was not for sale after they let several key players depart.
Sources have exclusively revealed to Football Insider this week that United believe they may have missed out on signing Hall after being forced to delay an approach until next summer at least.
He recently signed a new contract at St James' Park, and the situation should further encourage the Red Devils to make a plan to sign Truffert as soon as possbible.