Juve ‘close to Shaqiri deal’

German media claim Juventus are very close to signing Xherdan Shaqiri from Bayern Munich, beating Premier League competition.

The Swiss international has made no secret of his desire to get more regular playing time elsewhere and is pushing for a January transfer.

According to Sky Sport Germany, Juve are on the verge of securing a deal for the 23-year-old creative midfielder.

It would be a six-month loan with option to buy at the end of the season for the €20m-rated starlet.

German media claim Juventus are very close to signing Xherdan Shaqiri from Bayern Munich, beating Premier League competition.

The Swiss international has made no secret of his desire to get more regular playing time elsewhere and is pushing for a January transfer.

According to Sky Sport Germany, Juve are on the verge of securing a deal for the 23-year-old creative midfielder.

It would be a six-month loan with option to buy at the end of the season for the €20m-rated starlet.

Juve Coach Max Allegri confirmed he wanted to sign a trequartista for his squad, with figures like Wesley Sneijder and Hatem Ben Arfa mentioned.

However, Shaqiri was always first choice and it looks as if director Beppe Marotta will give Allegri his wish.

Among other clubs interested in Shaqiri are Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham.