article_snippet.sent: The Bosnia international has regularly been linked with other clubs during Stoke chief executive Tony Scholes time at the Britannia Stadium, and although Stoke chief executive Tony Scholes current deal has just over 12 months to run, Stoke chief executive Tony Scholes believes they can match the 27-year-old's ambitions. '
article_snippet.sent: when you've got extremely good players it is only natural that there will be speculation about extremely good players future.
article_snippet.sent: We hope that We can fulfil all of those things at Stoke City.'
article_snippet.sent: Begovic's deputy Jack Butland recently extended Begovic's deputy Jack Butland contract until 2019 while manager Mark Hughes also agreed new terms on an extension.
article_snippet.sent: Scholes said that, and the recruitment which has taken place since they opted to change they manager for the start of last season, highlighted how they were planning for the future. '
article_snippet.sent: If you look at the deals We have done since manager Mark Hughes arrived then almost without exception they have been good deals and very good footballers,' Scholes said.
article_snippet.sent: Liverpool's Glen Johnson sees Liverpool's Glen Johnson shot saved by Stoke goalkeeper
article_snippet.sent: It's about making sure you are adding to the quality and improving all of the time, but we have also got a strong eye on making sure that we have got a depth of squad. '
article_snippet.sent: we have to make sure that when we have injuries to the incredible scale we have had this year that the players are able to come in and do a good job - and the players who have come in this season have done an exceptional job. '
article_snippet.sent: You also have to make sure that you are planning for next year and the years beyond. '
article_snippet.sent: Signing Jack Butland to an extended contract is a statement that we are in the Premier League for the long term.'
highlights_snippet.sent: The 27-year-old goalkeeper has been linked with other clubs previously .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Stoke are hopeful Stoke can arrange a new deal to warn off potential suitors .
  
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