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​Stoke drop Butland asking price by one third

Stoke City are finally dropping their asking price on goalkeeper Jack Butland.

The England star has been stuck in the Championship, given the club's unrealistic demands for his signature.

Now Sky Sports indicates an £8-10 million offer would be good enough to get the shot stopper.

Butland is wanted by several clubs in the Premier League. However, there have been no direct bids for the 27-year-old yet.

Butland's agent, Paul Stretford, who told Sky Sports: "Talks have been ongoing with Stoke City for the past two years since Jack made it clear his preference was not to extend his existing contract.

"Last season there were some very interesting opportunities for Jack but, due to differing reasons, they did not materialise.

"Relations between Jack, the manager and the club remain in a good place and if we are able to find the right fit for Jack then I am confident that conditions are right for a deal to happen."

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