Agbonlahor '100%' sure about Man United agreeing Luke Shaw deal after source's reveal
Gabby Agbonlahor has insisted Man United star Luke Shaw is the "best left-back in the Premier League" and is fully deserving of a bumper new deal.
The former Aston Villa striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, claimed the 27-year-old has looked like a "new player" under Erik ten Hag's management.
Sources told this site last month (21 February) that Man United left-back Shaw is close to agreeing a new contract at the club.
The England international's current deal is set to expire in 2024 after the Red Devils activated his one-year extension clause late last year.
Shaw has registered one goal and four assists in 31 appearances as a regular starter this season - and has even filled in at centre-back despite the availability of natural options Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof.
He currently earns a reported wage of £150,000-a-week.
Agbonlahor told Football Insider’s Ewan Kingsbury: “He’s the best in the Premier League, 100%.
“He’s been Mr. Versatile for them this season, his injury problems are all behind him – and he’s a really reliable player.
“Ben Chilwell has pushed him for England, but I can’t see anyone getting past Shaw for the next few years.
“He’s good technically, he’s good physically – he’s just a top player.
“Giving him this big new deal is a no-brainer for Man United, really. He looks like a new player under Erik ten Hag.”
Shaw was left out of the lineup for five straight league games between August and October earlier this season – sparking fears that he could quit the Old Trafford club.
Football Insider revealed in October that Newcastle United were keeping tabs on his situation ahead of a potential swoop.