By Simon Jones

PUBLISHED: 08:29 EST, 5 February 2013 | UPDATED: 08:36 EST, 5 February 2013

Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic says he expects to be sold in the summer but has yet to agree a deal with Manchester United.

Sportsmail revealed in December how United proposed to bid for Begovic in January but the deal would be shelved until the summer due to Stoke's determination to hold on to their star players for the season.

Liverpool and Manchester City have also shown interest but the Barclays Premier League leaders are favourites to sign the 25-year-old who is valued at 15million.

Super saver: Begovic keeps out Arsenal's Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain on Saturday

Super saver: Begovic keeps out Arsenal's Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain on Saturday

Begovic has established himself as one of the Premier League's most consistent goalkeepers since joining from Portsmouth three years ago and is closing on 100 appearances for Stoke.

The Bosnia No 1 insists he has not made a decision on his future, but acknowledges Stoke's recent signing of Jack Butland from Birmingham City will lead to his departure from the Britannia Stadium at the end of the season.

Begovic said: 'I believe that Stoke didn't buy Butland to be a reserve so I think I'm going to be sold in the summer.

'I read in the papers that I said no to City and yes to United,' Begovic told Oslobodjenje. 'But the truth is, I haven't decided on anything.

'I didn't say yes or no to anybody. I haven't signed anything - no contract, no pre-contract. But I think I'm going to be sold in the summer.

'To whom? I can't move to a smaller club and I also know that some top clubs are interested in me. They are also the only ones who can afford
the fee.

Jack the lad: Butland, who will join Stoke in the summer, training with England this week

Jack the lad: Butland, who will join Stoke in the summer, training with England this week

'Now I'm just happy that January is over. It was a hard month for us, so many rumours. Now, we can focus on our games again.'

England reserve keeper Butland will link up with Stoke in the summer after the 19-year-old was loaned back to Birmingham for the rest of the season after completing his 4m move on transfer deadline day.

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No,No,No, it's to LIVERPOOL he goes

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If De Gea leave they will regret it just like Pique, now one of the best defenders in the world!

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The only way David De Gea will leave Man United is if He really is homesick.If He really was as bad as the DM and others try to make out Why in Gods names would Barcelona & Real Madrid be chasing Him??? Andy Saunders Ben Amos isn't a bad keeper mate.

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DM if De Gea is so bad then why link him with Madrid and Barca constantly, give the fella a break, potential unfulfilled..

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DM give it a rest! We Utd fans sincerely appreciate(!) all your hard work regarding this witch-hunting campaign against David although as expected you failed miserably. Get off David's back and perhaps it's time to get on someone else's back!

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Who think that De Gea is way better than all the goalkeeper in the EPL. Green arrow me! All united fans are behind DDG. "In David we trust!"

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How is this man worth 15 Million? What drives player valuations?

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But i really want deGea to be with us for a very long time

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Am i the only one who thinks deGea is as good as (or more than) anyone in the league??

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sportsmail revealed.....that says it all....De Gea to be in goal next seson for United.and i'm glad because he's better keeper. Stop this witch hunt its getting silly,the lad is a good as anyone in the league.

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