Football rumours from the media

Liverpool had been considering sending *Xherdan Shaqiri* out on loan but his versatility may mean he stays at Anfield, according to the Liverpool Echo. The forward has stepped up in the absence of Diogo Jota, who went down with a knee injury in November. The Switzerland international, 29, impressed boss Jurgen Klopp in the Reds’ 0-0 draw with Newcastle.