Asmir Begovic: 'My future is at Stoke City'

Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic has insisted that he remains focused on helping Mark Hughes build a winning side at the Britannia Stadium this season.

Begovic has been linked with Arsenal and Manchester United in the past year, but despite the summer signing of England international Jack Butland he has stayed at Stoke.

The Bosnian revealed that he has received no concrete interest during the close season, declaring that he is committed to Stoke for the foreseeable future.

He told The Mirror: "My future's here. You never know what comes up and nothing did.

"The club wanted me to stay and there was no other thought. I have worked hard in pre-season and am looking forward to another campaign here."

The 26-year-old impressed in a losing effort at Liverpool last weekend, making a string of fine saves but failing to prevent a 1-0 win for the Reds at Anfield.