Xherdan Shaqiri offered alternative escape route
Liverpool forward Xherdan Shaqiri is wanted by a Premier League club.
The Swiss international has been offered an alternative escape route but could remain in the top flight.
The Daily Mail has reported that Newcastle United want to sign Xherdan Shaqiri, and Jurgen Klopp won’t stand in his way.
With just 10 appearances this season, the former Stoke City man has had a rough season as fitness issues have reared their ugly head with the player.
After a mixed 2019/2020, people expected bigger things of the Powercube but those hopes have been trashed following an even worse second season with Liverpool.
Mohamed Salah means that Shaqiri is never going to be a first team regular, but he was still expected to play more than he has.
Persistent niggles have restricted his minutes, although we can still hold on to that excellent performance in the 5-2 win over Everton.
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There were loan offers made for the attacker during the January transfer window, said the report, but Liverpool weren’t prepared to let him leave while the campaign was underway. However, Michael Edwards won’t stand in his way if Shaq wants to leave.
We’re likely to see a big squad reshuffle this summer as Nathaniel Clyne and Adam Lallana are also set to depart on free transfers, while there have also been whispers of Dejan Lovren moving away as well.
It’s interesting times around Anfield right now and exciting things are coming.
Newcastle will be a good place for Shaqiri to land, and they are more likely to offer him serious minutes as the forward looks to rebuild his Premier League career.
If the takeover by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), the Magpies will have some serious wealth backing them and that might drive up the price.
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