This is a strange one as there is no doubt he is a very, very good player. However personally I want us to stay away from this one. As someone mentioned before, he would only consider dropping out of Europe for a short period, therefore he would only be using us as a stepping stone - there would be no loyalty and I would be worried about his work ethic. We also have 2 quality wingers here who I would not like to see moved out the team for anyone! If we are going to buy a winger, it should be a young one with potential that can provide back up to Yala and Wilf, like Ola John who we've been linked with.

...But nevertheless muddled. Bolasie is currently injured. If that occurred mid season, why take players out of position to take his place should?

Also, take Banford on loan for one season = good; take a player who may leave if a better offer comes in next summer = bad?? Assuming both come good [thus excluding arguments about goals, assists etc. keeping us in this division], Banford would be money down the drain; Shaqiri would command a hefty price tag. Both offer the same degree of loyalty.

However, if you were to say that we have a replacement winger in Lee and the money would be best spent on a top notch CB, then I agree that thinking.

I agree, atm I would class our back up wingers as Punch and Lee, however I would much prefer Punch to play in the middle. Lee is a solid back up option, but I feel we could do with another, and like I said before, a young one with a bright future. Comparing Bamford and Shaqiri in regards to loyalty is fair enough, however Bamford is a much lower risk. If we were to sign Shaqiri, it would be a large fee and he would be on hefty wages. Then if he doesn't perform we have a bit of a problem on our hands.

I agree, this would be on a par with Cabaye, maybe even better. If the opportunity was there we'd have to make room for him in the squad somehow. That being said, I would be amazingly surprised given that there must be several Champions League clubs who would happily take him.

We were somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the drugs began to take hold...

Think Chungy is more of a winger than a CM. Think we are alright everywhere except CB. To be honest when i read the link I was more excited about the bit linking us to David De Santon, think e would be an upgrade and has worked with pards before.

I think Shaqiri would be an incredible signing, better than the Cabaye signing in my opinion. Young, fast, skillfull, strong and can score some amazing goals. Did no one see him at the World Cup last year?

Chances are, if he turned down Stoke then he will turn us down too but if he signed it would be a huge step forwards. I'd see him playing behind the striker more than as a winger, he's got very good vision and creativity compared to what we have in that area so would supply a ton of assists and goals.

Seen a few views that say we don't want to replace Bolasie or Zaha, but if it improves the team then why not?