Youngster fuels speculation about Stamford Bridge switch after twitter revelations.
Southampton teenager Luke Shaw has fuelled speculation that he could swap St Mary’s for Stamford Bridge this summer, by admitting the Blues are his favourite club after Southampton.
Shaw, who has been linked with Blues as a long-term replacement for England centurion Ashley Cole, also revealed that Cole, 32, was the best player he had swapped shirts with this season, suggesting he’d be interested in the prospect of working with the former Arsenal star in the future.
“@tom31mallindine: @luke_shaw3 apart from Southampton who’s your favourite team?#asklukeshaw”chelsea
— Luke Shaw (@Luke_shaw3) March 24, 2013
“@scrivens97: @luke_shaw3 #asklukeshaw best player you have swapped shirts with this season?” Ashley cole
— Luke Shaw (@Luke_shaw3) March 24, 2013
Shaw has established himself as Saints’ first choice left-back this term, making 20 Premier League appearances for the south coast outfit.
The 17-year-old has not looked out of place in the hustle and bustle of the top flight and, although he is yet to make an appearance for the England under-21 side, he has been mooted as Cole’s long-term successor for the national team by Southampton boss Maurico Pochettino.
North London duo Tottenham and Arsenal have also been linked with moves for Shaw, who was born in Kingston-upon-Thames, a stone’s throw from Chelsea’s Cobham training complex.
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