West Ham United have been linked with a move for Manchester City outcast and England goalkeeper Joe Hart.
England’s Joe Hart is not wanted by Manchester City
The Hammers have been heavily linked with Hart – as reported by the likes of Sky Sports – as well rising Sunderland star Jordan Pickford and former Norwich City goalkeeper John Ruddy.
Pep Guardiola recently confirmed Hart has no future at the club, underlined by his decision to shell out a world record fee to bring Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson to the Etihad.
West Ham boss Slaven Bilic is at something of a crossroads when it comes to goalkeepers.
While Darren Randolph and Adrian are solid enough goalkeepers, neither have covered themselves in glory this season and Randolph is at risk of losing his place as Ireland’s number one after two howlers which led to goals in recent internationals.
Adrian has been linked with a move away but the Hammers elected to activate a two-year option in the Spaniard’s contract.
While that may suggest Bilic wants to keep him at the club there is no guarantees that will be as his number one.
With Hart available after a season-long loan at Serie A side Torino, Sky Sports claims the Hammers are reportedly looking at a loan with the option to buy, a deal structure favoured by co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold.
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic
But could a key comment from the England number one all but rule the Hammers out with the likes of Everton, Liverpool and potentially even Manchester United said to be weighing up moves for Hart.
“I want to be playing at the highest possible level, pushing myself,” Hart told Sky Sports.
“It’s a short career. I want to push everything out of me.
Hart during training
“Physically I feel in great condition and I want to go again.”
With both Liverpool and Manchester United in the Champions League next season and Everton in the Europa League, that could well rule the Hammers out unless they can convince Hart otherwise.
The former Birmingham City and Blackpool loan ranger has been in the spotlight again after conceding two free-kicks in a matter of minutes in the 2-2 draw with Scotland at the weekend.
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