Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is preparing to step up his pursuit of a world class midfielder and has set his sights on Basel winger Xherdan Shaqiri, according to reports in The Metro.
The Switzerland international is one of the hottest young prospects in Europe and there are a number of top European teams keeping tabs on him including Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid, Italian sides, Juventus and AC Milan.
There is also interest from a number of Premier League sides including, Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham.
However it seems as though Arsenal boss Wenger is keen to steal a march on his rivals and it is believed he is sending his head scout to watch the player in action against Wales tonight at the Liberty Stadium.
Shaqiri, 19, was very impressive during the summer’s European Under-21 championships and he has continued his fine form into the new campaign and even scored a hat-trick for the Switzerland senior side against Bulgaria in September.
It is believed Basel will be looking for in the region of around £15million for their prized asset and it could rise depending how many clubs will make offers when the January transfer window opens.
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