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Shaqiri is buying a house, not joining Roma - Hughes

Mark Hughes has no intention of selling Xherdan Shaqiri amid speculation over his future at Stoke City.

Xherdan Shaqiri is buying a new house, which Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says is proof he is not on the brink of joining Roma.

The Switzerland international is shining in his second season with the club after joining from Inter in a £12 million deal in July 2015 and he netted two excellent goals in a 2-0 win at Hull City last time out.

Shaqiri's fine form has led to reports in Italy that Roma could be set to swoop in January, while the winger's brother and agent, Erdin, fuelled the speculation earlier this month by saying, "never say never".