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Liverpool retain an interest in Xherdan Shaqiri – but they have yet to make an official approach for the Stoke City winger.

The 26-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Anfield since the Potters were relegated to the Championship.

A clause in his contract means he can leave for around £13.5million and he would add depth to Jurgen Klopp's attacking options at a reasonable price.

Shaqiri's club future was on hold during the World Cup but Switzerland were knocked out in the last 16 by Sweden on Tuesday.

Liverpool must now decide whether to firm up their interest in the coming days and pursue a deal. Despite speculation that an agreement was already in place, the ECHO understands that the Reds have yet to formally open talks.

Shaqiri, who is now on holiday, is keen to remain in England's top-flight and will take some time to consider his options.

“At the moment, I can’t say anything. You are going to hear soon on my future,” he said.

“I was not thinking about this because I was just focused on my national team and wanted to make a good tournament for my team and my nation. It’s pretty normal to be aware of clubs being interested.

“I don’t know, it’s not dependant on me sometimes. Of course, I would like to play on the biggest stage in football. Everybody knows that.

“I hope I can stay in the Premier League. I hope so, you never know with football. I don’t rule out anything.”

Shaqiri joined Stoke from Inter Milan three years ago. He started his career at boyhood club Basel before moving on to Bayern Munich in 2012.