Bayern Munich are willing to loan out Switzerland star Xherdan Shaqiri in January, as reported by the Daily Mirror.

They want to be paid a £1.5 million loan fee in order to agree to loan him out until the end of the season.

The deal would also see Shaqiri have a £12 million option for a permanent deal written in, allowing him to move on a permanent basis in the summer.

While the likes of Arsenal, Atletico Madrid and Napoli have all been sounded out, Liverpool have been chasing Shaqiri since the summer and will almost certainly be looking to agree a deal with Bayern.

Furthermore, Manchester United have recently been linked with a move for the Swiss winger, and could be tempted into signing him on a similar deal to the one that brought Colombian international Radamel Falcao to the side.

Shaqiri has never established himself in the first team and has been looking to leave.

Bayern Munich winger Xherdan Shaqiri has been told by the club’s hierarchy that he can depart from the German giants, as reported by the Daily Star.

Shaqiri was repeatedly linked with a move to the Premier League in the summer, with Liverpool thought to be particularly keen on his transfer.

The 23 year old Swiss winger is keen to depart Bayern in the coming months, having struggled to lock down a position in the first team since the appointment of Pep Guardiola.

While he played for a few minutes against Manchester City in midweek, it does not seem likely that this will persuade him to stay.

Manchester United have been linked with a move in recent weeks, but Liverpool are known to be particularly keen.

The Reds also have to improve their attacking options, having seen their previously impressive frontline falter this season in the face of injuries, suspensions and player sales.

Franz Beckenbauer admits Shaqiri could depart, saying: “Bayern have already given some indications to the lad.