Asmir Begovic

[Rubber bullets 1,183]

He won't count as our homegrown player if we sign him.

Yes he will, he was training in England for three years before the age of 21, so he counts as a homegrown player as what club he was at doesn't matter as long as it is in England.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I don't know about this one! I feel he's on the same wavelength as Ross Turnbull. Everyone thought he was a decent keeper for Middlesbrough, but when he joined us he just wasn't good enough.

I agree with WHS, we can do a whole lot better!!

Always thought Turnbull was average at best to be honest.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Yes he will, he was training in England for three years before the age of 21, so he counts as a homegrown player as what club he was at doesn't matter as long as it is in England.

Isn't the rule, the player has to train with the same CLUB to be counted as homegrown?

[Manuf 1,448]

Isn't the rule, the player has to train with the same CLUB to be counted as homegrown?

Lol, nope. Than who would we have as homegrown? Terry and Mancienne?

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Lol, nope. Than who would we have as homegrown? Terry and Mancienne?

Oh, my bad then LOL

You really do learn something new everyday

[chrismada9 1,948]

Isn't the rule, the player has to train with the same CLUB to be counted as homegrown?

A home grown player, is someone who has been in England/Wales for three years before his 21st birthday I think, so Terry and Mancienne in this case would both qualify as home-grown players because they played at Chelsea before they reached 21.

I think it's a nice way to improve the youth system. It gives young players a chance in the side. One reason it might not be a decent idea however, is the fact that there won't be as many world stars in the league, and the popularity worldwide might drop!

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Tony Pulis has revealed that Chelsea made contact over a move for Asmir Begovic but Stoke have no intention of selling.

Ross Turnbull and Hilario have provided the back-up to Petr Cech since Carlo Ancelotti took charge at Stamford Bridge but the Blues manager now appears to be looking for another goalkeeper.

Potters boss Pulis says Begovic had attracted their interest, just a few months after making the move to the Britannia Stadium from Portsmouth.

Begovic struggled to dislodge Thomas Sorensen from between the posts during the second half of last season but is still highly regarded.

Pulis insists Begovic will not be going anywhere as Stoke are looking to strengthen their squad rather than allow key men to leave.

Speaking about Chelsea, Pulis told The Sentinel: "They have enquired, but they have been told he is not for sale.

"We are trying to bring players in, not let our better players go."

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[Madmax 9,219]

That ends it then. No point pursuing him now.

[chelsea_4_eva 1,157]

sorry if this is out if topic but... i think we should go for casper schmeichel hes good goalie and is still young too.. (sorry if i spelt his name wrong)

[We Hate Scouse 10,286]

Why on earth would we want to sign Kasper Schmeichel? He's just as bad, if not worse than Ross Turnball...Which is probably the reason he was at Notts County and now Leeds.

[Corlett 202]

sorry if this is out if topic but... i think we should go for casper schmeichel hes good goalie and is still young too.. (sorry if i spelt his name wrong)

He's only just signed for Leeds.

[Slam Dunk 1,442]

"Chelsea target Asmir Begovic will push to leave Stoke City - if Tony Pulis does not make him his number one keeper.

The Potters shot-stopper is wanted by the double winners who have offered £4million for him just months after he joined Stoke from Portsmouth.

Begovic played at Stamford Bridge - and lost seven goals - in one of his rare appearances at the end of last season, but the Bosnian-born star is still seen by Chelsea as a future number one for them.

Stoke have ruled out the move so far, but Begovic will not settle for being second in line behind Denmark World Cup keeper Thomas Sorensen and will try to get to Chelsea if he is just a reserve at the Britannia.

Begovic would be willing to fight for a place with Petr Cech, knowing he would make more glamour appearances at Chelsea as cover than he would get as second string at Stoke.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis faces a tough decision on the keepers this weekend after bringing in Begovic as a long-term capture and then standing by Sorensen."

Source

No direct quotes, and i've no idea where the £4m figure came from, but interesting all the same.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Let's trade Turnbull to sweeten the deal.

[5354 204]

Just trade Turnbull or Hilario...+2m in exchange for him!

[kwylino 329]

Trade both promote walker/taylor

[danwkb 11]

Let's trade Turnbull to sweeten the deal.

Good idea! Especially seeing as bergovic would also count as a homegrown player

[ZanSnake 1,211]

Trade Turnbull + 2 mill, then we haven't lost anything.

Turnbull = Homegrown = trade over = Begovic = Homegrown

2 Mill = 23 = Investment into a quality player.

And then sell Hilario and we would get some money back from him and then Delac will join and take the 3rd keeper role and play in the reserves rotating with Walker throughout the season.

[BlueLion. 21,491]

I'd give them £5 million plus Turnbull, not only is Turnbull average at best but he can't grow a beard for fuck.