Xherdan Shaqiri's agent has opened the door to a possible winter exit from Stoke City.

The Swiss international has emerged on the radar of AS Roma recently and according to his brother and representative Edrin, a January transfer could become a possibility.

"I can't say much," he told Corriere dello Sport of the speculation.

"The only thing that's certain is that Xherdan is focused on Stoke City.

"January is a long way off, there will be time to evaluate the various options."

When quizzed further on a potential shift to the Stadio Olimpico, Edrin replied: "Roma? Never say never…"