Jürgen Klopp is keen to add the 26-year-old to his attacking options for next season and the winger wants to remain in the Premier League following Stoke’s relegation to the Championship.
The former Bayern Munich and Internazionale player has a release clause in his Stoke contract, believed to be in the region of £13m, and Liverpool have commenced negotiations with the aim of completing the signing before they embark on a pre-season tour of the United States on July 22.
Shaqiri’s World Cup campaign ended with Switzerland last week and he has indicated his next destination will be revealed soon.