He's a Shaw thing! Saints star urged to make Man United switch

LUKE SHAW has been backed to complete his £27million from Southampton to Manchester United by former England striker Michael Owen.

The youngster has enjoyed a fantastic season after breaking into the first-team at St Mary's, and has been rewarded with a place in England's World Cup squad at the expense of Chelsea veteran Ashley Cole.

United are in the process of rebuilding their squad after a dismal campaign, and are set to make moves for a number of explosive defenders this summer.

With Patrice Evra looking certain to join Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand out of the Old Trafford door, United have launched a huge bid for Shaw's services, but whether the youngster wants to make the switch remains to be seen.

However ex-United man Owen believes that a move up north would help Shaw develop into one of the world's best attacking full-backs, and has encouraged his old side to do everything in their power to secure the starlet's signature.

He said: "I think it's always good to keep progressing up the ladder and to play at the highest standard.