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West Ham, Birmingham and Derby among clubs linked with move for Asmir Begovic

West Ham, Birmingham City and Derby County are among clubs linked with move for Premier League-winning goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, according to reports.

The shot stopper, 32, is currently playing for Azerbaijan side Qarabag, on loan from Bournemouth and is getting plenty of interest with PSV included in looking at him.

Begovic has two-and-a-half years left on his current contract at the Cherries, where he’s getting £60,000 a week.

His loan spell is due to expire at the end of this month, though it’s claimed he is “keen to join a new club, on either a temporary or permanent basis”.

In quotes translated from Bosnian outlet Klix, Begovic said: “We should report to the club early next month and we’ll see what happens after that.

“I came to Qarabag to get back into rhythm and that goal was fulfilled. I played all the time, was one of the best players in the team and returned to competitive form.

“I was talking to the people in the club, their desire to continue their cooperation is here, it is nice for me and I would stay, but not only I decide.

“I will take a break to rest, spend time with family and then we’ll see what and how to do next.

“I have to admit that this whole situation was a little weird for me, because I wasn’t used to everything that happened in the months before leaving Bournemouth.

“There they assured me that they wanted me, that training and quality would be crucial, but unfortunately it wasn’t.

“I was keen to play and get back in shape. Qarabag’s offer was correct and came first, after that we got a few more, in the stronger leagues, but I just wanted to keep my word.”

Begovic joined Bournemouth from Chelsea back in 2017 for £10million, but has struggled to get in the first team regularly, and ended up losing his place.

His only honour in English football was winning the Premier League in the 2016-17 campaign, though he was mainly cover for Thibaut Courtois. He also won a runner up medal for the FA Cup that season.

The Bosnian international has also played for Stoke City, Portsmouth, Ipswich Town, Yeovil Town and Macclesfield Town.

 

After finding out that West Ham, Birmingham City and Derby County are among clubs linked with move for Premier League-winning goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, fans took to give their reaction and there was quite a divide in those wanting him – see those tweets on the next page.

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