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Schalke 04 enter the race to sign Bayern Munich’s Xherdan Shaqiri

The future of the Switzerland international remains in doubt, with manager Brendan Rodgers a well known admirer of Shaqiri.

However, the Northern Irishman faces strong competition from Schalke for the 22-year-old who are also keen on securing his signature, according to the Daily Star.

Shaqiri is open to leaving the Allianz Arena as he has grown frustrated at the back of first team opportunities currently available at Bayern.