Bayern Munich forward Xherdan Shaqiri has agreed a loan switch to Inter Milan.

The 23-year-old had been a reported target for Liverpool, Arsenal and Stoke City, although there is a still a strong possibility the Swiss star will head to Anfield in the summer with a permanent move.

Shaqiri has struggled to establish himself in Bayern’s first team since a transfer from Basel in 2012, making just 26 league starts in over two years.


The Switzerland international, who has 41 caps, impressed at the World Cup last summer but has started in just three Bundesliga matches this season.

Shaqiri can play on either wing and would offer Inter a strong short-term solution to their struggles in 11th spot in Serie A.

Sky Sports football expert Ray Parlour, speaking on the Morning View last week, said: “He is not playing on a regular basis. He has potential and at 23 he is already very experienced for his age. He would be a good signing.

“He has played with some top quality players. He always wants the ball, can go past players. Tracking back is probably not his game, but he can create chances."