Liverpool Reportedly Still Tracking Xherdan Shaqiri

Shaqiri may be a Liverpool player before the window closes

As reported yesterday in our 5 Signings That Could Make Liverpool’s Summer Complete Reds manager Brendan Rodgers is still chasing Bayern player Xherdan Shaqiri, and claims in a number of sources are reiterating this, this morning.

A number of times after the World Cup the wide-man has stated that he will not play second fiddle to anyone, whilst the Bayern hierarchy have said he will be moving nowhere. But this appears to have exacerbated the situation, reports claim, and the young Swiss star is again looking to move.

If we’re realistic about it, this one looks unlikely as not only are the German champions not in the habit of bowing to player pressure and letting star players leave but Livepool currently already have a wealth of options in attack.

On the other hand, should Borini still move on, then there would be a place in the squad, as well as an extra £12-14 million in the bank to make a move a possibility. And while Shaqiri may not operate in the same position as Borini, he has proven that he can adapt to play in any number of roles across the front and the flanks.

As mentioned yesterday, it will be seen as an excessive move by many, given how much Livepool have already spent on the attack this summer but if somebody leaves then there is still room to improve the squad as a whole.

Mark this one as unlikely but welcome if it should come off.