Liverpool: 3 Xherdan Shaqiri destinations

3 possible destinations for Xherdan Shaqiri this summer

Xherdan Shaqiri has been linked with a move away from Liverpool this transfer window

#2 Lazio

Lazio have shown interest in Xherdan Shaqiri recently

Serie A club S.S. Lazio have shown interest in signing Xherdan Shaqiri in recent weeks.

Lazio appointed former Chelsea and Juventus manager Maurizio Sarri as their head coach in June. They are currently looking to bolster their attacking options after missing out on Champions League qualification last season.

Shaqiri recently expressed his desire to play under Maurizio Sarri.

He said:

"Igli Tare has been doing an excellent job at Lazio for years. If it’s true that he has great respect for me, then I’m honoured."

“I have been following Lazio for a long time, they are a top team. In general, due to my characteristics, I like to play more attacking football and [Maurizio] Sarri practices it. It would be intriguing.”

Xherdan Shaqiri: “I told Liverpool board I feel ready for a new challenge. They accepted my decision and will now consider bids to sell me. Liverpool won’t stop me this summer”, he told CorSport. 🔴 #LFC“I’d love to come back to Italy, and I’d like to play for Lazio”, he added.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 26, 2021

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However, Liverpool are looking to recoup the fee they paid for Xherdan Shaqiri three years ago. His price tag could be a concern as Maurizio Sarri is operating on a tight budget this summer.

#3 Napoli

Napoli have been linked with Xherdan Shaqiri in recent weeks

Napoli are another Serie A club that has been linked with Xherdan Shaqiri in recent weeks.

The Naples-based club struggled in Serie A last season, missing out on UEFA Champions League qualification after finishing 5th in the league table. They recently appointed Luciano Spalletti as their head coach and are looking to bring in new faces into the squad.

🚨 NEW: Lyon have made contact with Liverpool in the past 24 hours for Xherdan Shaqiri. Their initial offer fell a long way short of the club’s £12m valuation. Lazio and Napoli have also registered their interest in Shaqiri in recent weeks. #awlive [@JamesPearceLFC] pic.twitter.com/N1W3Y6djoA
— Anfield Watch (@AnfieldWatch) August 9, 2021

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Shaqiri's style of play should tune in well with Luciano Spalletti's tactical philosophy, who prefers his team play aggressive possession-based football. The Swiss is also an accomplished set-piece taker and could share that responsibility with Lorenzo Insigne.

However, the Naples-based club have recently paid €19 million to sign Matteo Politano permanently from Inter Milan. It will be interesting to see if they can match Liverpool's valuation for Shaqiri.