Xherdan Shaqiri flattered by Juventus link

Bayern Munich midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri has admitted that he is flattered by reports linking him with a move to Juventus.

Italian champions Juve, Liverpool and Monaco are all thought to be keen on signing the Swiss international this summer.

Despite Bayern sporting director Matthias Sammer recently claiming that Shaqiri is not for sale, the 22-year-old has revealed that he is tempted by a move to Serie A.

"Juve? I don't know if there are contacts with them or with Liverpool and Monaco," he told Tuttosport.

"Surely Juve could be a good option so as Liverpool and Monaco. They are a big club, who wouldn't like to play there? I'm a Bayern player but I wouldn't see Bianconeri as a step backward for my career."

Shaqiri has two years left to run on his current deal with Bayern.