Reds have rivals for Swiss star

According to imscouting.com, Liverpool will have rivals if they choose to pursue FC Basel's 18-year-old midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri.

The website believes that Juventus have now entered the race to sign the Swiss international joining both Arsenal and Liverpool in the frontrunning for his signature.

The youngster has also attracted interest from Borussia Dortmund, PSV Eindhoven and Barcelona in the past and if the Reds do decide to move for the left winger, there would be a great deal of competition to sign him.

Selected in Switzerland's World Cup squad for the tournament in South Africa, Shaqiri had an impressive season with Basel last campaign after scoring six goals and providing five assists as the Swiss club achieved a league and cup double.

His profile was further raised by his spectacular goal against England earlier this month.

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