Liverpool could be set to achieve the first major departure of the summer transfer window as Xherdan Shaqiri reportedly nears the Anfield exit.
The Reds are expected to undergo somewhat of a squad clearout in order to furnish Jurgen Klopp with a budget to strengthen the ranks.
Shaqirir, currently preparing to face France with Switzerland at Euro 2020, is one of those linked with a move away should the right offers be forthcoming.
According to a report from TuttoMercatoWeb, as cited by LFC Transfer Room on Twitter, the 29-year-old could be on the way to Lazio.
Twitter:
Lazio are close to completing the signing of Xherdan Shaqiri in the coming weeks. [@TuttoMercatoWeb] (@LFCTransferRoom)
The report cites interest from the Serie A side in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Brandt whilst claiming a deal for Shaqiri ‘could become concrete’ in the near future.
Previous reports have claimed the Reds would demand somewhere in the region of £16-18million for the 94-cap Swiss ace.
During a relatively injury-free 2020/21 campaign for the left-footed winger, Shaqiri made just 22 appearances across all competitions.
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Valued at £10.8million and under contract until 2023 at Anfield (Transfermarkt), Liverpool’s valuation is in line with the players’ situation.
The time has certainly come to allow Switzerland international to leave the club, especially as Klopp looks to rebuild a squad to fight for the Premier League title.
Moreover, the emergence and subsequent return of Harvey Elliott from a season-long loan spell at Blackburn Rovers should replace many of Shaqiri’s minutes in the side.
