Xherdan Shaqiri (FC Basel)

More than capable of playing the role. He was more central the other night.  Im talking about the u-21s last summer.  I think he will end up playing a more central role when he gains more game intelligence. A bit like the way messi Silva and Mata all started in wide roles. I wouldn't buy him to play wide in a 4-4-2 but then that was on of the reasons not to buy Mata as well.

Better youngsters to be had for 10m in my opinion. Rather get Diego who i believe is on a free at the end of this season? (yes i know he's not young but if Shaqiri is a 10, i'd rather Diego).

Did Diego not join athletico last summer.  How is he doing with them.

I think this lad could suit the english game perfectly. Hes a tank and very strong. Id like to see him here

Sounds like an Indie Rock Band. \o/

Did Diego not join athletico last summer.

He is on loan.

Im tired of taking this guy for 10m, or that guy for 14, or another guy for 20 in hopes he comes good.. spend the money for a real player.  Spend on someone already proven and under 26 yrs old, make it happen, its the only way.  You buy 1 awesome player every window, that's all we really need to do.

Watched the game again this morning on replay. He honestly was nothing special. Nice few crosses but his game wasn't something to stand up and take notice of.

He will be too expensive for what he is worth since Basel will be asking a premium now that they have qualified to the knockout stages.

IMHO, I won't see he's leaving Basel during this January transfer windows.  Basel now is in last 16 of UCL.

Xherdan Shaqiri 2011 HD Boy Wonder

3 Tore von Xherdan Shaqiri ( Switzerland - Bulgaria 3-1 06.09.2011 )
What a player...he is just 20...very talented player.

Xherdan Shaqiri - This Is My Time

I can see a bit of Suarez in him in those videos.

Definitely has talent but get the feeling he enjoys being the big fish in a small pond and that he disappears far too often from what I've heard, certainly don't watch enough Basel football to have a strong negative feeling, just don't think he's right for us.

UNITED TARGET NEW MESSI

20th December 2011
By Jeremy Cross

SIR ALEX FERGUSON has joined arch-rivals Liverpool in the battle to sign Xherdan Shaqiri – the man dubbed the new Lionel Messi.

Shaqiri starred for Basel as they dumped Manchester United out of the Champions League earlier this month.

Now his reward could be a mega- money switch to Old Trafford as Fergie looks to bolster his midfield in next month’s transfer window.

Starsport understands United have sounded out his agent Ulisse Savini about a possible £10m switch to the Premier League champions.

Shaqiri, 20, has been likened to Messi following a string of impressive displays for Basel and Switzerland.

The creative midfielder, who was born in Kosovo, has a similar build to the Barcelona star and is also left-footed. He imp- ressed Fergie in both group games against United and is tipped to become one of the best players in Europe.

Liverpool have been tracking Shaqiri since Roy Hodgson was boss and Anfield director of football Damien Comolli has watched him several times.

Fergie is confident of landing him and can offer bigger wages, but Shaqiri is keen to help Basel progress in the Champions League knockout stages.

Fergie, who is also keen on Benfica’s Nicolas Gaitan and Ajax’s Christian Eriksen, might have to wait until the end of the season before clinching a deal.

The United boss insists he won’t be doing much busi- ness in the transfer window, but the loss of Darren Fletcher is a huge blow.

He will not panic buy, but knows Shaqiri would be a long-term replacement for Ryan Giggs.

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/226405/UNITED-TARGET-NEW-MESSI/

UNITED TARGET NEW MESSI

20th December 2011
By Jeremy Cross

SIR ALEX FERGUSON has joined arch-rivals Liverpool in the battle to sign Xherdan Shaqiri – the man dubbed the new Lionel Messi.

Shaqiri starred for Basel as they dumped Manchester United out of the Champions League earlier this month.

Now his reward could be a mega- money switch to Old Trafford as Fergie looks to bolster his midfield in next month’s transfer window.

Starsport understands United have sounded out his agent Ulisse Savini about a possible £10m switch to the Premier League champions.

Shaqiri, 20, has been likened to Messi following a string of impressive displays for Basel and Switzerland.

The creative midfielder, who was born in Kosovo, has a similar build to the Barcelona star and is also left-footed. He imp- ressed Fergie in both group games against United and is tipped to become one of the best players in Europe.

Liverpool have been tracking Shaqiri since Roy Hodgson was boss and Anfield director of football Damien Comolli has watched him several times.

Fergie is confident of landing him and can offer bigger wages, but Shaqiri is keen to help Basel progress in the Champions League knockout stages.

Fergie, who is also keen on Benfica’s Nicolas Gaitan and Ajax’s Christian Eriksen, might have to wait until the end of the season before clinching a deal.

The United boss insists he won’t be doing much busi- ness in the transfer window, but the loss of Darren Fletcher is a huge blow.

He will not panic buy, but knows Shaqiri would be a long-term replacement for Ryan Giggs.

http://www.dailystar.co.uk/football/view/226405/UNITED-TARGET-NEW-MESSI/

Wouldn't get too carried away with that, the Daily Star is more akin to a comic.

Wouldn't get too carried away with that, the Daily Star is more akin to a comic.

Lets not forget their replies to the emails supporting Rafa too.

United biased cu*ts.

Wouldn't get too carried away with that, the Daily Star is more akin to a comic.

I know, but it is still a newspaper article. I post all the LFC transfer rumors from the papers (apart from the sh*t-rag, of course), so anyone can make a judgement for himself.

They can have him.

SAF knows how to pick wingers. Beckham and Ronaldo in 20 years. Well played. Shaqiri will be added to his 'miss' list.

New Messi? Not a chance, there is only one Messi!

This kid is a beast! We have to go for him.

Xherdan Shaqiri is on the verge of completing his transfer to Galatasaray for €8 million

Would of been a good signing for LFC, ah well - Win some.. Lose some

Pity we keep letting these type of players get away Super little player and a snip for 8 million euros.