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The Swiss had been strongly linked to a Stoke start after their relegation to the Championship.
Shaqiri had £ 13.5m After an impressive World Cup, Premier League clubs were lining up to sign his signature.
Jurgen Klopp quickly moved to close the case and the 26-year-old was unveiled yesterday
. was handed over jersey # 23, which is the same number that he wears for Switzerland.
But does this allocation prove that Klopp is not finished in this window?
Xherdan Shaqiri Transfer: How Will Liverpool Align?
XHERDAN SHAQIRI is ready to join Liverpool, but how will they line up if he signs?
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"The jersey n ° 10 is vacant since the move of Philippe Coutinho in January in Barcelona."
The No. 10 jersey is vacant since Philippe Coutinho's move in January to Barcelona
The number has been worn by a host of legends from Anfield in the past, including Luis Garcia, Michael Owen and John Barnes.
Shaqiri would probably have been eager to join the big list, but as he was signed as a cover for Liverpool's top three, Klopp could save him for a signing.
The Reds were linked to Nabil Fekir earlier in the window. Even if an agreement was close, the French passing a medical examination, the decision failed due to a disagreement on the fee
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Alternatively, Liverpool has also been touted as a potential destination for Juventus star Paulo Dybala. A gian He beat Cristiano Ronaldo earlier this week and may have to sell to finance the deal.
Dybala faces fierce competition for Gonzalo Higuain and Mario Mandzukic. he would be eager to continue this tradition with Liverpool.
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