Asmir Begovic ignores speculation over future

Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic has insisted that he is not concentrating on rumours regarding his future at the club.

The 25-year-old has been heavily linked with a summer switch to Manchester United, while Arsenal are also thought to be keeping tabs on the shot-stopper.

"I must confess it is nice to hear these things," Begovic told SportSport. "It is always nice to hear what others are saying, it means that you are doing a good job.

"But I have no time to think about this. My only concern is Stoke City as I want to be as good as I can be for my club, and for my national team. So quite simply, I really don't have any time to think about a move or anything else."

Begovic is expected to leave the Britannia at the end of the season due to the arrival of Jack Butland from Birmingham City.