Nottingham Forest defender Alan Rogers has joined Stoke on trial with a view to permanent move.
Rogers, 28, is on the transfer list at Forest and has not figured in boss Gary Megson's plans this season.
Stoke boss Johan Boskamp told his club's website: "We're going to have a good look at him, but he's got to be better than what we have.
"I have a responsibility to the young players at this club to make sure they get a chance as well."