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Report: Hart closer to Manchester City exit as Bravo deal edges nearer

Manchester City's Joe Hart warms up before the match (REUTERS)
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Bravo is close to completing a move to Manchester City.

Manchester City's Joe Hart and Willy Caballero warm up before the matchManchester City’s Joe Hart and Willy Caballero warm up before the match

Joe Hart’s looks to be edging closer to the exit door at Manchester City, with the Daily Mirror claiming that Barcelona’s Claudio Bravo is poised to undergo a medical at the club ahead of a £17 million move.

Bravo, who is reportedly set to sign a three-year deal worth £100,000-a-week with Pep Guardiola’s side, was pictured boarding the Vueling flight earlier today and is expected to sit down with City officials to complete a move.

Manchester City's Joe Hart warms up before the match

It means that Hart’s role as City number one looks to be over, with Willy Caballero already ahead of the England international in the pecking order.

It is understood that Guardiola’s decision to relegate Hart to third-choice has mainly been due to the Catalan’s concerns over his distribution.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is presented to the fans

If there are no hitches, Bravo could be in line to make his Premier League debut against West Ham United at the Etihad on Sunday.

The future of Hart looks far more uncertain, particularly in light of reports from the Daily Express claiming that potential suitors Everton have cooled their interest.