Chelsea have commenced talks with Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic.

According to the Daily Mail, the Blues have now opened discussions with the Bosnia-Herzegovina international following Petr Cech's move to Arsenal.

Jose Mourinho wants a quality back-up for Thibaut Courtois and is looking to replace Cech with an experienced gloveman.

Begovic is keen to leave the Britannia Stadium for a bigger club and it is believed that Chelsea have made an official enquiry with the Potters regarding a £6million deal.