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Liverpool midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri has revealed he was offered a new contract by Bayern Munich.

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Bayern Munich playmaker Xherdan Shaqiri has revealed Liverpool tried to sign him during the summer transfer window. Brendan Rodgers launched a bid to sign the Swiss international which was subsequently turned down by the Bundesliga giants. Shaqiri, who is yet to hold down a regular first team place at the Allianz Arena, has admitted he will contemplate whether he should extend his current contract beyond 2016 during the winter break. VIDEO Is it bromance? Scroll down to find out who Shaqiri has bonded with at Bayern . Staying put: Swiss midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri was told he must stay at Bundesliga outfit Bayern Munich . Key target: Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers tried to sign Shaqiri during the summer transfer window . 'Liverpool made a bid for me before the World Cup but Bayern put their foot down and told me, "We’re not going to sell you",' said Shaqiri. 'My contract runs until 2016 and I could possibly extend it. I will consider my decision during the winter break.' Rodgers made nine signings during the summer transfer window - with Mario Balotelli, Adam Lallana and Dejan Lovren among the players to join the Reds. International star: Bayern Munich ace Shaqiri is a key player for the Swiss national team .