Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic has inadvertently made a 'come-get-me' plea, having claimed the club will sell him in the off-season.
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However, the Bosnia international has distanced himself from speculation linking him with a move to rivals Manchester City and Manchester United.
Having stood out as one of the Premier League's most consistent shot-stoppers since his move to the Britannia Stadium in 2010, Begovic's future has come up for discussion ever more of late.
This, with Red Devils gloveman David de Gea's erratic form for the 19-time English champions, along with City boss Roberto Mancini's desire to acquire a reliable understudy to Joe Hart.
Begovic, though, has poured cold water on suggestions that a move to either club is already in the pipeline.
But Jack Butland's arrival in Staffordshire has prompted the 26-year-old to consider where he fits in with Tony Pulis's plans going forward.
"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 believe that Stoke didn't buy Butland to be a reserve so 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.
"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."
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