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Manchester United\u2019s pursuit of Luke Shaw\u2019s eventual successor appears to have taken them to Turkey this summer. The Englishman is coming off an impressive campaign, during which he started all 38 games in the Premier League for the first time in his career.<\/p>\n
Shaw\u2019s injury troubles have long made headlines, which makes his achievement all the more impressive. The 31 year old was colossal under former head coach Ruben Amorim and his successor Michael Carrick, but he cannot be expected to maintain that level for much longer. <\/p>\n
The Red Devils are preparing to compete on four fronts in the 2026\/27 season after finishing third in the Premier League table last season. With Champions League football set to return to Old Trafford, INEOS are determined to upgrade the squad to go head-to-head with the cream of the crop<\/em> of European football. <\/p>\n Meanwhile, Tyrell Malacia has already left this summer, leaving United a little light at left-back. The Red Devils now appear to have identified an option to strengthen that position in Turkey. <\/p>\n According to TEAMtalk, United have been offered the chance to sign Fenerbahce\u2019s Archie Brown, but the Turkish club remain eager to keep hold of their prized asset. The report states: \u201cFenerbahce are determined to keep hold of Archie Brown despite growing interest from the Premier League, TEAMtalk understands.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cNottingham Forest saw an approach rejected earlier this summer, and TEAMtalk can reveal that intermediaries have since sounded out both Chelsea and Manchester United over whether either club would be interested in pursuing a deal.\u201d<\/p>\n The report states that Chelsea have identified Brown as a possible replacement for Marc Cucurella, while adding that the player has been on the Red Devils\u2019 wish list for a while. United have tracked Brown since his time with Genk and have never lost sight of him after his move to Turkey last summer. <\/p>\n It now appears that they have rekindled their interest in the Englishman this year. <\/p>\n TEAMtalk understands that Newcastle United full-back Lewis Hall is United\u2019s preferred target to eventually replace Shaw at Old Trafford. However, prising him away from St James\u2019 Park could prove to be a futile affair, prompting INEOS to consider alternatives. <\/p>\n Brown has been outstanding for Fenerbahce since the move, registering five goals and seven assists in 38 appearances in all competitions last season. Blessed with exceptional pace, the 24 year old is a modern attacking full-back who is also versatile enough to operate higher up the pitch. <\/p>\n Brown rose through the ranks at Derby County and is aware of the rigours of English football, although he has never played in the Premier League. However, that has not deterred United, who are reportedly convinced by his performances in Istanbul. <\/p>\n However, TEAMtalk insists that Fenerbahce have no desire to part ways with their prized asset, concluding: \u201cDespite that interest, TEAMtalk understands Fenerbahce have no desire to sanction a sale. Club sources remain firm that Brown is part of their long-term plans and, as things stand, there is little indication they are prepared to entertain offers this summer.\u201d<\/p>\n Brown is under contract until 2028, so this summer could represent the final chance for Fenerbahce to secure a sizeable transfer fee for his signature. If INEOS can convince the Turkish giants to cash in on their prized asset, this move could turn out to be a shrewd bit of business. <\/p>\n Featured image Ahmad Mora via Getty Images<\/em><\/p>\n The Peoples Person has been one of the world\u2019s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. 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Brown emerges as Lewis Hall alternative<\/h3>\n
Archie Brown Stats: 2025\/26 Season<\/h2>\n
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\n \nCompetition<\/th>\n Appearances<\/th>\n Starts<\/th>\n Goals<\/th>\n Assists<\/th>\n Yellow Cards<\/th>\n Red Cards<\/th>\n Minutes Played<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Super League<\/td>\n 25<\/td>\n 17<\/td>\n 3<\/td>\n 3<\/td>\n 5<\/td>\n –<\/td>\n 1,535′<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n UEFA Europa League<\/td>\n 7<\/td>\n 7<\/td>\n –<\/td>\n 1<\/td>\n 1<\/td>\n –<\/td>\n 587′<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n UEFA Champions League Qualifying<\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n 4<\/td>\n 1<\/td>\n 2<\/td>\n –<\/td>\n –<\/td>\n 335′<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Turkish Cup<\/td>\n 2<\/td>\n 1<\/td>\n 1<\/td>\n 1<\/td>\n 1<\/td>\n –<\/td>\n 132′<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n \nTFF Super Cup<\/td>\n –<\/td>\n –<\/td>\n –<\/td>\n –<\/td>\n –<\/td>\n –<\/td>\n –<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n \n Total<\/th>\n 38<\/th>\n 29<\/th>\n 5<\/th>\n 7<\/th>\n 7<\/th>\n –<\/th>\n 2,589′<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tfoot>\n<\/table>\n
\nSource: Transfermarkt. <\/em><\/p>\nFinal Thoughts<\/h3>\n
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