Why Kieran Tierney Is The Ideal Candidate To Replace Shaw At Manchester United
As per a report from ESPN, Manchester United are eyeing a summer move for Celtic sensation, Kieran Tierney. The Red Devils have been on the lookout for a new left-back and based on his performances this season, Tierney is the toast of the season.
He has been lauded time and again for his marauding displays on the left-hand side and it comes as no surprise that United have included him in their list of targets for the summer.
The 20-year-old is truly the definition of a modern-day full-back. With every passing day, managers are encouraging their full-backs to oscillate between defending and attacking. Merely keeping opponent attackers at bay is not enough anymore since people are now expecting goals from full-backs.
To that end, Tierney has certainly flourished throughout the season. He has played a starring role for Celtic and is easily one of their most promising players right now.
Tierney can link up well with his teammates up front and is known for providing an endless supply of crosses and well-timed through balls to aid the attack.
In addition to that, the player has also managed to score 4 goals and provide a solitary assist this season. As far as his defensive prowess is concerned, Tierney makes an average of 2 tackles, 2.3 interceptions and 2.6 clearances per game.
Manchester United converted winger Ashley Young into a full-back and he has been doing admirably at left-back. Luke Shaw, upon returning from injury, has also featured a couple of times for the club. However, Young is on the wrong side of 30 and Shaw’s future continues to be uncertain for the time being.
The few times he has played for the club, he has been far from encouraging. However, if he were to exit the club, United will be devoid of options in that position.
Thus, it goes without saying that a player like Tierney could vastly benefit the United side. He is quite versatile as well and can play either on the left-hand side of the midfield or even as a central defender.
That could truly provide some depth for the squad in general and the youngster could be a viable defensive option for United not just for now, but also in the years to come.
Hence, given a choice, United must definitely make a move for Tierney and ward off competition to acquire his signature in the upcoming transfer window.