Chelsea to offer Stoke keeper Begovic 75k-a-week deal

Chelsea are prepared to offer Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic a pay rise to sit on the bench at Stamford Bridge as the Blues seek a replacement for Petr Cech. Having seen club legend Cech move to London rivals Arsenal earlier this week, Jose Mourinho has been forced into the transfer market to sign a back-up to first choice goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Mourinho is believed to be keen to sign a goalkeeper of quality, with Begovic rated at 10million by Stoke.According to The Standard, Chelsea are prepared to offer the Bosnian international 75,000 a week as Courtois' back-up – a large amount of money for a reserve goalkeeper. Chelsea are still in negotiations with Stoke over a transfer fee.