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title: "Liverpool: Fenerbahce eye up Xherdan Shaqiri signing"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2021-05-28T18:15:42Z"
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# Liverpool: Fenerbahce eye up Xherdan Shaqiri signing

**Fenerbahce are reportedly interested in signing Xherdan Shaqiri this summer, as his Liverpool career slowly reaches its conclusion.**

### The Lowdown: Peripheral figure for Reds

The Swiss playmaker has had a curious Reds career, in many ways, never really becoming a regular starter and seeing [injuries](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/xherdan-shaqiri/verletzungen/spieler/86792) disrupt his progress.

That being said, Shaqiri has still [scored eight goals and registered nine assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/xherdan-shaqiri/alletore/spieler/86792), famously netting twice in a 3-1 win over Manchester United in 2018/19.

The forward’s current Liverpool deal doesn’t [expire](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/xherdan-shaqiri/profil/spieler/86792) until 2023, but it seems he is set to leave and begin the next chapter in his career this summer.

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### The Latest: Fenerbahce eye up Shaqiri move

According to [*Sabah*](https://www.sabah.com.tr/) \[via [*Sport Witness*](https://sportwitness.co.uk/offer-comes-liverpool-forward-player-tells-agent-find-new-club/)\], Fenerbahce have offered to sign Shaqiri on loan, with an obligation to buying him further down the line.

The 29-year-old is keen to leave Liverpool, and the Premier League in general, asking his agent to sort him a move elsewhere.

The Reds are believed to want €7million (£6m) for Shaqiri, who hasn’t started a game since the 1-0 defeat at home to Fulham in early March.

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### The Verdict: Good for all parties

It is time for Shaqiri to leave Liverpool, with Harvey Elliott potentially coming in to take his position as a back-up creative forward next season, following an excellent season on loan at Blackburn Rovers.

There is no denying the Switzerland international’s quality as a player – he has been [hailed](https://thisisfutbol.com/2020/11/blogs/premier-league/liverpool-fc-news-james-pearce-xherdan-shaqiri-lfc-newsnow-latest/) as ‘incredible’ by James Pearce in the past – but his lack of availability is an issue.

Liverpool will be keen to receive a healthy fee for Shaqiri as soon as possible, so a permanent exit may appeal to them more than a temporary one.

Whatever happens, it would be better for the Reds and Shaqiri if he was plying his trade away from Anfield next season.

***In other news, some Liverpool fans are desperate for the Reds to sign a hugely exciting Premier League player this summer. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-transfer-rumours/liverpool-fans-desperate-to-sign-raphinha/).***