Xherdan Shaqiri insists he is ready to fight for his place at Bayern Munich.

The 22-year-old handed in a transfer request during the summer window, with Premier League rivals Liverpool and Manchester United reportedly showing an interest.

However, Bayern had no intention of selling the Switzerland winger, who made just 17 outings in the Bundesliga last term.

Shaqiri is still struggling to cement a first-team place at the German champions, staring just three games this season, but is seemingly more interested in fighting for his place than moving in January.

"I've still got a contract until 2016 and the club have already told me I won't be going anywhere so I've just got to accept that," he said.

"For as long as I am here, I will give everything I've got."I try to do my best in training and when the coach rewards me with appearances, like today against Hannover, then that's even better.

"I'm always delighted when I can start games, and I show that too, like I did this time.

"I think everybody could see how hungry I am to play football."

Source: Daily Express