Patrice Evra's view of Luke Shaw was the sharpest line to come out of Manchester United's deadline-day chatter. The former left-back said Shaw's time has gone unless he can put together a 35-game season, while Manchester United are still dealing with interest around Marcus Rashford and the possibility of one more move before the window closes.

Evra's view on Shaw

Evra did not leave much room for interpretation. Speaking to manchestereveningnews.co.uk, he said: "I have to tell the truth. Man United fans want to hear my opinion, and I think [Shaw's] time has gone. Don't get me wrong, he might have a great game next game, but I don't care. If Luke Shaw can give me a 35-game season, then that's a good season."

That was backed up by the wider point he made about Manchester United's left side. He said the club need another left-back, and he pointed to Shaw's injury record as part of the problem. Shaw is entering the final 12 months of his contract, and he has made just 2 Premier League appearances in 2026, totalling 163 minutes.

Evra also criticised Shaw's display at Hull last weekend. That is a pretty hard line to argue with when a player is still being asked to prove he can stay on the pitch regularly.

Rashford and the deadline-day noise

Carrick's line on Marcus Rashford gave the other half of the story. Speaking to Mirror, he said: "I think we're a better group, a better squad, potentially a better team, you know. Adding Marcus into that feels like a new signing. So, in that respect, we're quite happy."

Carrick did not shut the door on more business, either. He added that United are open to adding something else if it is available, while saying they will have to wait and see with so little time left.

The Rashford comeback is still early. He has only 2 Premier League appearances in 2026 and 125 minutes, and his first start for United in 626 days came after loan spells at Barcelona and Aston Villa. Even so, the mood around him has changed quickly enough for Carrick to describe him as a new signing.

There is still a live question around his future, too. Arsenal are considering a loan offer, and Rashford's wages sit at £325,000 per week. That is why deadline day has not quite gone quiet, even with Carrick sounding content with the squad he now has.

United's immediate issue is not difficult to read. Shaw's durability is being questioned again, Rashford is back in the fold, and Arsenal's interest keeps the door open on one more late twist before the window shuts.

Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 2 outlets. How we work →