The defender took to Twitter to dismiss speculation he is one of the top flight footballers set to become the first to break their silence about their sexuality.
The players - one of whom is said to be an England international - were not named in a report by a tabloid newspaper.
But the story sent social media into meltdown.
Ex-Southampton star Luke, 20, brushed off suggestions by responding to a tweet by Man U fan account, The United Stand, which said: "The idiocy of these Luke Shaw rumours & he's not even gay!
"And so what if he is. He's a United player and we support him. #MUFC".
Luke, who is currently injured after a horror double leg break last month, is not expected to play until March.
He posted back: "It's not me so everyone can shut up now."
The two players in question have reportedly told their family and friends and are said to have the full backing of their respective clubs and the FA.
They are allegedly set to come out before the start of the next season.
Norwich City and Nottingham Forest striker John Fashanu is the most famous footie player to come out of the closet to date.
But his candid confession resulted in years of abuse and he tragically committed suicide in 1998, aged just 37.Follow Me On Twitter & Instagram: @effiongeton
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