Stoke City boss Gary Rowett is refusing to believe speculation linking Chelsea with goalkeeper Jack Butland.
The 25-year-old was expected to leave the Bet365 Stadium this summer after the Potters suffered relegation to the Championship.
But despite reported interest from Chelsea, who are looking to sign cover in the event Thibaut Courtois joins Real Madrid, Butland remains contracted to Stoke.
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Rowett is busy preparing his side to face Leeds United on the opening weekend of the season but is ignoring talk of Butland leaving before the end of the transfer window.
I dont believe any rumours if Im honest, he told the clubs official website.
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I understand the good players are going to be linked with good clubs which is great, I get that.
That shows the level of player weve got at this club.
It shows the level Jack Butland is at as a young keeper and that those clubs might potentially look at him.
The Sun understand Butland could be available for as little as £20m despite being among the highest rated goalkeepers in the Premier League.
He was selected in Englands World Cup squad but didnt play a single minute in Russia with Jordan Pickford installed as Gareth Southgates number one.
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Chelsea have signed Rob Green on a one-year deal but would be likely to sign a new keeper if Courtois does return to the Spanish capital this summer.
Maurizio Sarri is understood to be bemused by the arrival of the ex-England stopper – an indication he will move for another stopper when Courtois departs.
Sky Sports understand that Pickford is the number one candidate to fill Courtois shoes should the Belgium international be tempted into leaving Stamford Bridge after seven years in west London.
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Stoke City boss Gary Rowett is refusing to believe speculation linking Chelsea with goalkeeper Jack Butland.
The 25-year-old was expected to leave the Bet365 Stadium this summer after the Potters suffered relegation to the Championship.
But despite reported interest from Chelsea, who are looking to sign cover in the event Thibaut Courtois joins Real Madrid, Butland remains contracted to Stoke.
More: Football
Rowett is busy preparing his side to face Leeds United on the opening weekend of the season but is ignoring talk of Butland leaving before the end of the transfer window.
I dont believe any rumours if Im honest, he told the clubs official website.
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I understand the good players are going to be linked with good clubs which is great, I get that.
That shows the level of player weve got at this club.
It shows the level Jack Butland is at as a young keeper and that those clubs might potentially look at him.
The Sun understand Butland could be available for as little as £20m despite being among the highest rated goalkeepers in the Premier League.
He was selected in Englands World Cup squad but didnt play a single minute in Russia with Jordan Pickford installed as Gareth Southgates number one.
More: Chelsea FC
Chelsea have signed Rob Green on a one-year deal but would be likely to sign a new keeper if Courtois does return to the Spanish capital this summer.
Maurizio Sarri is understood to be bemused by the arrival of the ex-England stopper – an indication he will move for another stopper when Courtois departs.
Sky Sports understand that Pickford is the number one candidate to fill Courtois shoes should the Belgium international be tempted into leaving Stamford Bridge after seven years in west London.
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