Shaw row has Barca looking at Nou deal
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BARCELONA are considering a move for Luke Shaw following his bust-up with Jose Mourinho.
The Spanish giants are preparing to go in the market this summer for a new left-back.
Shaw (above) is on their radar as he wants to quit Old Trafford, where he feels Manchester United boss Mourinho is picking on him.
He is refusing to sign a new contract and will have just 12 months left on his deal this summer.
Shaw, 22, who has seven England caps, is aware the La Liga leaders are considering a summer bid.
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But Shaw could compete for the role in place of France star Lucas Digne, who has only made 13 starts this term after joining in a £14million switch from Paris Saint-Germain in 2016 on a five-year contract.
Barca have been linked with David Alaba from Bayern Munich but that would be expensive. He is also fancied by Real Madrid.
Barca have spent £142m on Philippe Coutinho and £135m on Ousmane Dembele and could need future cash for Antoine Griezmann.
The situation has fuelled hopes Shaw could yet bring about a dream ending to his increasingly sour United move. The spat has also alerted London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea.