Possibly, but the chances of moving from Stoke to a big side is less than the chances of moving from Sunderland to a big side.
So if he go to Stoke...that may be where he end up til is time to go bak down the league ranks.
When last any club of substance buy a Stoke player? They just not marketable enough..
Ah guess that perception of Stoke players changing...
Stoke snub Chelsea interest in Asmir Begovic
By Soccernet Stoke City have issued a hands off warning to Chelsea after they declared an interest in signing Asmir Begovic.Begovic, who joined Stoke from Portsmouth in January, was wanted by Chelsea to act as understudy to Petr Cech even though they already have Hilario and Ross Turnbull on their books.
Manager Tony Pulis has revealed that Chelsea have been in contact about the goalkeeper's availability - but there is no chance that he will be sold.
Begovic, 23, is in a battle with Thomas Sorensen for the first choice position at the Britannia Stadium.
"They (Chelsea) have enquired, but they have been told he is not for sale,'' Pulis told the Stoke Sentinel. "We are trying to bring players in, not let our better players go.''
Pulis also played down the chances of Stoke being able to attract Nice striker Loic Remy.
"He's a very talented young player, but whether we do the deal is another thing,'' Pulis said. "It's not just Stoke interested, but three or four others.''