{"id":448755,"date":"2019-06-01T07:22:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-01T11:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonfootball.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=448755"},"modified":"2019-06-01T07:23:05","modified_gmt":"2019-06-01T11:23:05","slug":"jack-butland-price-tag-set-amid-premier-league-interest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2019\/06\/01\/jack-butland-price-tag-set-amid-premier-league-interest\/","title":{"rendered":"Jack Butland Price Tag Set Amid Premier League Interest"},"content":{"rendered":"

Stoke City<\/a> have set a \u00a330 million price tag on goalkeeper Jack Butland<\/a> amid interest from a number of Premier League Clubs, according to Dave Armitage of the Daily Star<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Stoke City Set \u00a330 Million Price Tag On Jack Butland<\/h1>\n

Premier League Clubs Interested in Jack Butland<\/h2>\n

The Potters are keen to retain England goalkeeper Jack Butland; however, the 26-year-old is desperately looking for a move back to the Premier League. Stoke City were relegated from the top-flight twelve months ago and Butland feels his chances of staying in the England squad could be damaged as a result.<\/p>\n

Butland has nine England caps to his name but was disappointed to lose out to Jordan Pickford<\/a> as the number one at last summer’s World Cup. It is understood that Stoke owner Peter Coates is sympathetic to Butland’s view; however, he won’t let sentiment get in the way of securing a fee for one of his most prized assets.<\/p>\n

Reports claim that Stoke’s price tag is based on Pickford’s move from Sunderland<\/a> to Everton. The goalkeeper moved for \u00a330 million two years ago. Butland admitted this week that he is desperate to move away from the bet365 Stadium. “I always will and always have given everything to the club.” he said<\/a>. \u201cBut I need to be in the Premier League. It’s a short career and I can quickly find myself out of the international squad if I’m not careful.”<\/p>\n

Crystal Palace<\/a> are one of a number of Premier League outfits chasing Butland’s signature.\u00a0Bournemouth<\/a>\u00a0also have interest in the England shot-stopper and may hold the upper hand due to Asmir Begovic<\/a>. The Bosnian international spent five years with Stoke before transferring to Chelsea<\/a>. Begovic could be offered as part of a transfer deal with City. As a result, Bournemouth could be forced to stump up \u00a320 million plus Begovic to get Butland.<\/p>\n

Watford<\/a> are another Premier League outfit interested<\/a> in Butland despite Ben Foster<\/a> and Heurelho Gomes<\/a> performing well this season. However, it is understood that Bournemouth and Crystal Palace lead the race for Butland.<\/p>\n

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