Paul Joyce, Paul Hirst, Gary Jacob June 6 2018, 5:00pm, The Times
Liverpool hold an interest in Xherdan Shaqiri as Jürgen Klopp looks to bolster his squad by recruiting two more attacking players.
Nabil Fekir remains the main target, although Lyons have so far refused to set a definitive price for the talented France international which has complicated discussions.
Shaqiri has said he will leave Stoke City following their demotion to the Championship and is reputed to have a release clause in the region of £12 million to £13 million.
The Switzerland attacker has said he wants to remain in England and that price tag would appeal to a number of clubs with Everton and Southampton also weighing up a move for the 26-year-old. Mark Hughes, the Southampton manager, signed Shaqiri for Stoke in 2015. “It is no secret that I will leave the club,” said Shaqiri. “I think the [Premier] league is perfect for me. I would love to stay in England but I don’t want to rule anything out. It’s the best league with the best players.”
Klopp has no specific plans to sign an out-and-out No 9 this summer and so wants versatile, attacking players who would increase the competition with Sadio Mané, Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino after they carried the burden for Liverpool last season. Discussions will continue on whether to proceed with the interest in Shaqiri and, if the release clause is correct, Liverpool at least know the amount he will cost. Fekir has been rated at around £53 million, but Lyons’ refusal to actually name their price makes the pursuit of him more difficult.
The success of Liverpool’s recent transfer dealings with Firmino, Mané and Salah — the trio were signed for combined initial fees of £94.9 million — means clubs do not want to be seen as the next team to have sold on the cheap.
Roma are also proving difficult over goalkeeper Alisson, who is Liverpool’s first choice, while Atletico Madrid’s Jan Oblak has an £88 million release clause. Klopp has already recruited £52 million Naby Keïta and £39.3 million Fabinho.
Liverpool leading the chase for Stoke City star Xherdan Shaqiri
John Percy 6 JUNE 2018 • 6:17PM Liverpool are leading the chase for Stoke winger Xherdan Shaqiri, who is expected to leave the relegated Premier League club.
Shaqiri is emerging as a target for Liverpool, Everton and Leicester and it is understood he will cost more than the reported £12 million release clause.
The Switzerland international has two years left on his deal but it is seems inevitable that he will be departing this summer, following the club’s drop into the Championship.
It is believed Shaqiri does have a relegation release clause and though the exact figure is unknown, Stoke are set to receive offers this month.
Jurgen Klopp, the Liverpool manager, knows Shaqiri from his time in the Bundesliga and is considering a bid as he looks to strengthen his squad.
Leicester and Everton have also registered an interest in the £12m signing, who was brought in by Mark Hughes from Inter Milan.
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ODIN
2018-06-07 10:40
Shaqiri has said he will leave Stoke City following their demotion to the Championship and is reputed to have a release clause in the region of £12 million to £13 million.
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freezefox
2018-06-07 10:41
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freezefox
2018-06-07 10:42
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廢托
2018-06-07 10:46
ODIN:Shaqiri has said he will leave Stoke City following their demotion to the Championship and is reputed to have a release clause in the region of £12 million to £13 million. Release clause 13M,點解卡數唔出手ah...[表情] [表情] (2018-06-07 10:40)
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羅力亞
2018-06-07 10:46
ODIN:Shaqiri has said he will leave Stoke City following their demotion to the Championship and is reputed to have a release clause in the region of £12 million to £13 million. Release clause 13M,點解卡數唔出手ah...[表情] [表情] (2018-06-07 10:40)
Shaqiri is emerging as a target for Liverpool, Everton and Leicester and it is understood he will cost more than the reported £12 million release clause.
Diario AS deliver a shocking report on Wednesday claiming that Mohamed Salah was offered to Barcelona by the player's agents. The Egyptian forward's representatives have initiated negotiations with the Catalan club already. According to the source, the first meeting between two sides has already taken place. Barcelona assume that Salah would be interested in moving to Catalonia.
ODIN:Shaqiri has said he will leave Stoke City following their demotion to the Championship and is reputed to have a release clause in the region of £12 million to £13 million. Release clause 13M,點解卡數唔出手ah...[表情] [表情] (2018-06-07 10:40)
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火鳳凰
2018-06-07 13:04
ODIN:Shaqiri has said he will leave Stoke City following their demotion to the Championship and is reputed to have a release clause in the region of £12 million to £13 million. Release clause 13M,點解卡數唔出手ah...[表情] [表情] (2018-06-07 10:40)
Alan0502:Diario AS deliver a shocking report on Wednesday claiming that Mohamed Salah was offered to Barcelona by the player's agents. The Egyptian forward's representatives have initiated negotiations with the Catalan club already. According to the source, th .. (2018-06-07 12:50)