Rumours: Liverpool and Man United set to go head to head over Stoke's Shaqiri plus other football transfer rumours

Shaqiri and Switzerland were knocked out of the World Cup by Sweden in the round of 16. Credit: PA

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is considering a swoop for Stoke's wantaway midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri who has also been linked with Liverpool. (Sun)

The Red Devils are also reportedly keen on a swap deal to bring Croatian striker Mario Mandzukic, to Old Trafford from Juventus with Matteo Darmian, heading in the opposite direction. (Mirror)

Chelsea have reached an agreement with Juventus to sign Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain for £53m. (Sport Mediaset - via Metro)

Argentina want Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola to become their new manager following their disastrous World Cup campaign. (AS, via Manchester Evening News)

New Liverpool midfielder Fabinho says he was "never close" to joining Manchester United after the Brazilian was repeatedly linked with a move to Old Trafford. (FourFourTwo)

Juventus left-back Alex Sandro has agreed terms with Manchester United before a £53m move. (Star)