Chelsea hope to tempt Stoke with £4.5m bid for keeper Asmir Begovic

By Sportsmail Reporter

Chelsea are considering a renewed bid for Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.

Manager Tony Pulis made it clear last week he has no desire to sell but Chelsea have been encouraged by the 23-year-old's desire to join them and will offer around £4.5m.

Hands off: Stoke are determined to keep hold of Chelsea target Begovic

Hands off: Stoke are determined to keep hold of Chelsea target Begovic

Chelsea are also still working on a deal for 18-year-old Santos striker Neymar.