Leicester City should consider making a move for the Stoke City winger.
Claude Puel has a lot of work to do at Leicester this summer, if he is to guide his side back into contention for the European places after their ninth placed finish in the Premier League table last season.
One of the Frenchman’s most pressing concerns will be the future of Riyad Mahrez, and if the Algerian does end up leaving the King Power Stadium, an able bodied replacement will have to be found.
With this in mind, the Foxes should enter the race for Stoke City’s Xherdan Shaqiri, with the Swiss winger being available for just £12.5 million this summer, according to the Mirror.
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The little left-footed magician is most effective when operating in the right wing role, which makes him the ideal replacement for Mahrez, should he leave Leicester this summer.
Shaqiri is wonderfully skilful, possesses a potent delivery, and is highly experienced in playing at the very highest level, having spent time with Inter Milan and Bayern Munich.
He is still only 26-years-old too, and has plenty of years left ahead of him within the game.
The Switzerland international has chalked up 15 goals and 15 assists in 92 appearances in all competitions for the Potters – not a bad return considering his side’s struggles over the past couple of years.
In today’s day and age, £12.5 million represent excellent value for money, and Puel should not hesitate to bring the mercurial Swiss star to Leicester this summer.
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