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Shaqiri to Roma? 'Never say never'

The brother and agent of Xherdan Shaqiri says the Stoke City winger could be tempted into a January switch to Serie A giants Roma.

Xherdan Shaqiri remains committed to Stoke City, but could entertain a January return to Serie A with Roma.

The Switzerland international has emerged as a target for the Giallorossi, according to several reports in Italy.

An early-season struggle, which Shaqiri has missed much of through injury, leaves Stoke languishing second from bottom in the Premier League after seven matches with the division's joint-lowest goal tally.

According to his brother, Shaqiri is determined to lead a change in fortunes at the Bet365 Stadium, but the overtures from the Italian capital - and a possible return to continental action - could prove too strong for the ex-Bayern Munich attacker.