By Simon Jones Chelsea are making moves to hijack Luke Shaw's proposed transfer to Manchester United after asking to be kept informed about how the deal is progressing. The England full back had turned down Manchester City and in private has long indicated his desire to join United, with a £27million deal outlined. However, the lack of an official announcement over the 18-year-old Southampton star's future prompted a recent Chelsea enquiry. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Luke Shaw say he is focused on England and not transfer talk Wanted man: Southampton and England left-back Luke Shaw has attracted interest from Chelsea
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Manchester United are closing in on a £27million deal for Shaw
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The 18-year-old is keen to move to Old Trafford this summer
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Chelsea recently enquired about how the Shaw deal is progressing
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They want to replace Ashley Cole, who is a target for Manchester City
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Southampton have rejected an offer from Liverpool for Adam Lallana
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Saints have also had interest in Jay Rodriguez and Dejan Lovren
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