Xherdan Shaqiri

[radaPT 54]

I find him similar to Hulk, but cheaper :eyebrows:

[ulsterchelsea 3,221]

This guy is nothing like Hulk mate, Hulk is a Striker/winger while Shaqiri's best position is the Trequartista role! The thing i wanna have said is that he is a Playmaker and nothing like Hulk.

admittedly I've only seen him a couple of times but in those times he has minced about on the right wing (although he does seem to switch about) with plenty of pace but little substance, hence poor hulk. Not for me thanks

[CHOULO19 24,332]

He was a pure class act against United, made a total fool out of evra on several occasions. I think he would fit very well with our team.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Saw him live when Switzerland played England at Wembley this year.

Exceptional talent, any team would be lucky to sign him.

[dwonder 11]

avb knows the best. he has had time to study and scout players suitable for his team and i believe he will surprise everyone come january. personally would prefer to have Govinco though.

[cousin benson 76]

Albania never produced football talent, not worth taking the risk, well sport in general, they're not a sporty nation

[Severinb 309]

As i am from switzerland i have seen him play.

He would be worth buying and i have to say he is so down to earth that he really could be a great player!

But i have to admit he really needs more time to develop so if we bought him we should loan him out for a season!

The rumours in switzerland are that he is close to joining Hamburg because the ex basel coach that left this year is there now and other reports say that atletico are in a pole position..He would cost 10-15mil!

He is a swiss player with albanien roots!

[TacticalBlues 2,817]

"Negotiations with the professional footballer Xherdan Shaqiri which began on January 23 have come to an end, and we have not agreed terms with the player, or his club," the statement read.

"Basel wanted a transfer fee that we would not accept and as a result, the negotiations have come to an end."

Murmers of £9.6 million needed. Take note AVB, £9.6 million!

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

Would be a much better signing than De Bryune

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Would be a much better signing than De Bryune

How do you know?

[laeth 527]

Would be a much better signing than De Bryune

From the Youtube videos I've seen (not that it tells you much), he seems to just shoot from outside the box. I'm guessing he misses 80% of those as well .

[chelsea_4_eva 1,180]

9.6M and we don't have to loan him back!

AVB should consider him

[Spike 12,049]

He destroyed Manchester United, so I would like to sign him myself. Hell, there are a dozen players I would sign with my blood if I had too.

[manpe 10,861]

he'd be a great signing, I like players who make manu feel inferior

[Ashblues 30]

Clubs eye Shaqiri as Turkey deal stall

"Shaqiri's club Basel wanted a transfer fee that we would not accept and as a result negotiations have come to an end," Galatasaray vice-president Ali Durust said.

In a statement, Galatasaray added: "Negotiations with the professional football player Xherdan Shaqiri which began on the 23rd January 2012 have come to an end, we have not agreed terms with [shaqiri] and his club F.C Basel."

Shaqiri, 20, has been linked with Tottenham and AC Milan, as well as United, and there was some surprise that such a highly-rated player had not been snapped up by one of Europe's established powers, rather than Galatasaray. Basel are reportedly holding out for around £20 million.

Source: http://soccernet.esp...llapses?cc=4716