Liverpool have triggered the release clause of Stoke City’s Xherdan Shaqiri, according to a local radio station in Stoke.
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The Reds have been heavily linked with a swoop for the Swiss international in recent weeks and it seems like they have finally lodged a concrete bid to acquire the winger.
Jurgen Klopp has targeted Shaqiri to help add further quality in depth to the attacking ranks at Liverpool, with the winger expected to provide cover for Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane next season.
Shaqiri was often criticised for his attitude as Stoke succumbed to relegation last season but the former Bayern Munich and Inter Milan attacker still contributed with eight goals in a bleak campaign for the club.
Liverpool will be out to challenge Manchester City for the Premier League title next season and to do so, depth will be important. It seems Klopp is looking to add to his squad, along with his starting line-up this summer.
