Joe Hart wants to leave West Ham and Newcastle are interested in the Manchester City goalkeeper, but is he any better than what they’ve already got?
Joe Hart of West Ham United looks on during the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match against Wigan Athletic.
After a string of poor performances Hart is now second choice at the London Stadium behind Adrian and wants to leave in order to obtain regular first team football to give him the best chance of making Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the upcoming 2018 World Cup.
England manager Gareth Southgate attends the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Manchester City.
Having shown interest in the goalkeeper over the summer, it is believed that Newcastle United would be keen to take the 30-year-old on loan were he to depart the Hammers.
The Daily Mail says that Magpies manager Rafa Benitez is keen to sign a new stopper before the January transfer window closes and with finances tight at St James’ Park, this could represent a cost-effective deal.
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez gestures on the touchline during the English FA Cup fourth round football match against Chelsea.
However, despite his history as a Premier League winner and number one for his country, on current form is Hart actually any better than what Benitez currently has available to him?
Both Karl Darlow and Rob Elliott have been decent enough when called upon between the sticks this season and with the Manchester Evening News reporting the ‘keeper earns around £86,500-a-week, even on loan it could be an expensive gamble.
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