Tottenham Hotspurs are preparing a £19.6 million bid for Bayern Munich outcast Xherdan Shakiri.
Shakiri, who has had a bit part role to play with the German giants since his arrival from FC Basel in 2012, has grown frustrated with his lack of first team opportunities, and is reportedly open to a move away.
In the summer the ‘Alpine Messi’, as he is affectionately known in his native Switzerland, was close to a move to Liverpool, however talks broke down at a late stage of the transfer window. Shakiri himself has previously expressed frustration at this, citing that it was down to Bayern being unwilling to let him go.
The exciting Swiss international, who can play both as a winger and a No. 10, impressed at this years World Cup in Brazil. For this reason, and the talent and ability he has shown throughout his career with Bayern and Basel, he has had a number of offers from a whole host of European club. However if he is to push for a move, it is thought he favours the Premier league.
Tottenham have had a turbulent start to the season, and it is thought Mauricio Pochettino is desperate to add more firepower to his squad, with Shakiri seen as the possible solution.
Samuel Skuse
