Liverpool are reportedly set to raise the tempo in their pursuit of Swiss winger Xherdan Shaqiri after the World Cup.
Representatives of the Stoke forward, 26, are said to have held talks with counterparts at Anfield already after the Potters’ relegation from the top flight.
Stoke’s demise is said to have reduced Shaqiri’s price to £13.5m, which has not escaped the attention of other Premier League clubs.
Everton, West Ham, Tottenham and Southampton are said to be keeping an eye on the former Bayern Munich and Inter Milan player