Liverpool have kicked off talks with Bayern Munich over a fee for Xherdan Shaqiri. The Daily Mail says Liverpool hope to do business for around £16 million.
Manager Brendan Rodgers is growing impatient over Southampton's reluctance to bend on a deal for Adam Lallana, with sporting director Les Reed saying the England international should stay 'a little longer' at St Mary's.
Liverpool have checked on Lazar Markovic too at Benfica but Swiss international Shaqiri offers better market value.
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