Stoke hopeful of hanging onto star performer

 

Stoke City will not look to entertain any bids for goalkeeper Jack Butland, according to the Daily Telegraph.

 

Butland, 22, has emerged as one of the stars of the season and the leading Premier League clubs are reportedly monitoring his progress with a view to making an offer.

 

The England international signed a four-year contract in March and any fears that rose following Asmir Begovic’s departure over the summer have quickly disappeared.

 

Stoke hopeful of hanging onto star performer

 

In fact, only Tim Howard (55) and Costel Pantillimon (58) have made more saves in the Premier League this season than the Stoke No.1 (54) and only Heurelho Gomes (7.21) has garnered a higher rating than Butland (7.16) of all goalkeepers.

 

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