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Liverpool are ready to use want-away striker Luis Suarez as bait in their pursuit of Bayern Munich starlet Xherdan Shaqiri.

Reports suggest Brendan Rodgers has set his sights on impressive young Swiss international Shaqiri and has been given encouragement from the club’s Bavarian employers that he could be allowed to leave the Allianz Arena, but only for the right price.

Liverpool may have publicly stated that they have no intention of selling Uruguayan ace Suarez the are privately preparing the ground for a sale of the 26 year old but on their terms.

Meanwhile, Liverpool are bracing themselves for Real Madrid to launch a move this week for Luis Suarez. Sources close to Real are hinting the Bernabeu outfit are ready to offer striker Gonzalo Higuain and £10m - and bid Liverpool will reject.

In other news, Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre says it is the club's job to 'convince' reported Arsenal target Luis Suarez to stay at Anfield.

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