Chelsea have made an improved £8 million offer for Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, according to Peter O'Rourke of ESPN FC.
This comes after the Blues' £6 million bid was turned down by the Potters, who are prepared to let Begovic leave for no less than the new sum offered by Chelsea, as reported by Darren Lewis and Adrian Kajumba of the Mirror. Sky Sport journalist Fabrizio Romano provided more information:
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 30, 2015
Begovic has proven himself a top-quality Premier League goalkeeper over the years but will face consistent time on the bench if he moves to Stamford Bridge.