Jose Mourinho wanted to bring Xherdan Shaqiri to Manchester United this summer, however was beaten to the forward’s signature by Liverpool.

Shaqiri was free to leave Stoke City during the summer after their relegation from the Premier League, and Mourinho was reportedly one of a number of interested parties in the former Bayern Munich and Inter Milan star.

However, the Portuguese boss failed to make his move and was subsequently beaten to the Swiss international’s signature by Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.

Southampton and West Ham were among the other clubs looking to sign him.

Thankfully, Mourinho was decisive however with the signing of another wanted man earlier in the transfer window, as he moved quickly to sign Brazilian international Fred ahead of fierce rivals Man City.

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Shaqiri was Klopp’s third signing of the summer earlier this month when he triggered the £13 million release clause in the 26-year-old’s contract at Stoke and it already looks like a very good bit of Liverpool business.

Shaqiri had an excellent end to pre-season with the Reds – including scoring a brilliant over-head kick in a 4-1 win over Manchester United, showing Mourinho just what he could have signed – the Swiss player made his competitive debut in Liverpool’s 4-0 win over West Ham on Sunday afternoon.