Griffin signed for Stoke for �300,000 in January last year

Stoke City defender Andy Griffin says he would consider a loan move to Gordon Strachan's Middlesbrough.

The new Boro boss is reported to have been photographed holding a list of potential transfer targets with Griffin's name among them.

The 30-year-old told BBC Radio Stoke: "It's something I'd really have to consider, playing for a manager of his calibre, it's a good club.

"If I get a phone call, which I haven't yet, then we'll have to wait and see."

First-team opportunities have been limited for Griffin this year.

He has made only six appearances this year, and three of those have been in the Carling Cup this season.

However after getting knocked out by Portsmouth on Tuesday night, the former Derby full-back admits he is ready to get some games under his belt.

"I would be interested in going out loan, as long as it's commutable every day and I can see my two boys, my little girl, and my wife every day.

"I've come to a point in my life when my family is more important than playing a little bit of football."

Griffin played at Boro's north east neighbours Newcastle United for over six years from 1998, and knows how big a club they are.

"They [Middlesbrough] have got a great chance of moving straight back into the Premier League, great training ground, great ground, it's a big club."

Potters boss Tony Pulis says the time might be right to let certain members of his squad leave: "Without the cup, it gives us an opportunity to get a few players out to get some games."

Strachan was snapped by a fan holding the list on his first day at the Riverside, and there are thought to be eight other players he is considering, including Scotland's Chris Iwelumo, Manchester United striker Federico Macheda and Arsenal's young midfielder Jack Wilshere.

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