Asmir Begovic has insisted that he has been paying no real attention to speculation that has linked him with a move away from Stoke City.

The likes of Manchester United and Liverpool have been credited with an interest in the 25-year-old, who has conceded just 12 goals in 15 matches so far this season.

However, despite admitting that it is "nice" to be mentioned in the same breath as the bigger clubs in England, the Bosnian has revealed that he remains fully focused on his job at Stoke.

"As far as I know, it's all speculation," The Sentinel. "It's always nice when the biggest teams in the world are looking at you. It's a compliment, but it doesn't mean anything.

"We keep our feet on the ground here and the manager wouldn't let that change. I have three-and-a-half years on my contract and I am concentrating on playing, staying in the team, and trying to help the team be successful.

"I am happy here so there are no issues with that."

Begovic joined the Potters in 2010 from Portsmouth.