Would Shaqiri be the Reds next possible shooting star following Gerrard depature?

Xherdan Shaqiri - Bayern's "little giant"

Switzerland star Xherdan Shaqiri has been on the transfer radar of many Europe top football clubs. According to the report, Liverpool are very much in the frame for this Bayern Munich player's signature.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has confirmed he will play in the MLS next season, which means The Reds would lose another big player following their former goal scorer Luis Suarez moved to Barcelona in the beginning of this season. In consideration of Daniel Sturridge's injury setback, and Fabio Borini, Rickie Lambert's dreadful form, Liverpool must seek some in-form scorers to sharpen their front end's performance.

Xherdan Shaqiri's contract with Bayern Munich would expire in June 2016, and the Bundesliga giant seem no desire to extend their contract. Under this circumstances, two Serie A top clubs - Juventus and Inter Milan have showed their interest in this rising stars. However, they both want to sign Xherdan Shaqiri in loan, which is not the Swiss first choice.

Shaqiri scored 3 goals in the World Cup last summer

Shaqiri want to join a new club with buyout clause, and currently Liverpool could fulfill his dream - they would offer €15 million to close the deal. Shaqiri scored 3 goals for Switzerland in the World Cup last summer. With soft performance across Liverpool attacking line, Shaqiri's attacking flair and dead-eyed accuracy would put the Reds to the sword.

Would Xherdan Shaqiri join Liverpool and become the next Suarez or Gerrard on Brendan Rodgers' watch? Let's wait and see.