Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic has set rumours flying in the Football Transfer Tavern, by revealing in an interview with Bosnian radio that he hopes to sign for Liverpool this summer, according to David Kent of the Daily Mail
Begovic went as far as saying he expects to be at the club in time for the first day of pre season training in early July.
The 25-year-old said: “I want to start preparing on July 10, with all the players of Liverpool.”
Stoke City have already signed young England goalkeeper Jack Butland, and are weighing up a move for 19-year-old Timmo Plattel of FC Twente as they prepare for life without the Bosnian.
Begovic has found himself linked with Arsenal and Manchester United, but Liverpool have come to the fore following reports that Pepe Reina is set to make a return to Barcelona to replace the outgoing Victor Valdes.
Begovic continued: “We haven’t spoken at all yet, but I think we will sit down this week and formulate plans from there.
“All the speculation is flattering and nice, but as long as Stoke want me, I am contracted here. I am happy here and desperate to help the club push forward, as long as they are moving in the right direction.
“I have ambition to play at the highest level and test myself at that standard, if the opportunity arises.”
The Potters are said to be demanding £15 million for their highly rated goalkeeper.
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