Shaqiri, Stoke
Stoke are going through a bizarre transitional period and attracting players they could never dream of in the past. Shaqiri is one of those top players, having played for Bayern Munich and Inter Milan in recent seasons, along with being a standout at last year’s World Cup down in Brazil. Xherdan has the qualities of a star but the question remains whether Stoke is the right place for him to thrive.