Luke Shaw commits to Southampton stay

Luke Shaw has committed to Southampton (EPA)

The highly rated left-back Luke Shaw has committed himself to Southampton in the long term and his manager, Nigel Adkins, believes that there is no better place for him to develop than at a club that "loves him".

The 17-year-old has been linked with Arsenal and others but it is understood that he will sign a five-year deal at St Mary's when he turns 18 in July.