Goalkeeper Asmir Begovic will remain at Chelsea during the January transfer window after the club failed to land a replacement.

Goal understands the Bosnia-Herzegovina international was the subject of a £10 million bid from Bournemouth, but Antonio Conte was reluctant for him to leave without bringing in a fresh face.

Conte regards Begovic as a very good goalkeeper, but he aimed to find a replacement for him after open and amicable talks between the two. Meanwhile, Begovic admitted that he is .

The 29-year-old did add that he will continue to be a positive influence around the club as he continues to play back up to the Blues' in-form No.1 Thibaut Courtois.

Begovic may look to move again in the summer while Celtic have opened negotiations with Gordon over a new contract.