West Ham United are reportedly eyeing a summer move for Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart.
According to Sky Sports, West Ham United are interested in a summer deal for Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, with manager Slaven Bilic seemingly keen to sign a new shot-stopper.
Hart, 29, joined City from Shrewsbury Town way back in 2006, and racked up almost 350 appearances for the club, winning two Premier League titles in the process.
Joe Hart in action for Torino
However, when Pep Guardiola became City boss over the summer, he decided to move on from Hart, bringing in Barcelona’s Claudio Bravo and loaning Hart to Italian side Torino.
The England international has impressed in Italy whilst replacement Bravo has flattered to deceive at the Etihad Stadium, but a return to regular first-team action at City next season seem highly unlikely.
England’s Joe Hart
Hart looks set to leave City on a permanent basis in the summer, and Sky Sports report that West Ham United are keen on a deal to sign him at the end of the season.
Slaven Bilic opened the season with Adrian as his first-choice goalkeeper, but errors and poor form mean that Darren Randolph is now between the sticks for the Hammers, with Hart potentially seen as the long-term solution in goal for West Ham.
Adrian’s contract is set to expire at the end of the season, and whilst West Ham do have a two-year option on that deal, it may be a case of the Hammers moving on with Hart as their first-choice for years to come.
It’s unclear just how much City would demand for Hart, but he’s clearly unwanted at the Etihad Stadium, and West Ham could make a smart move by luring him to East London at the end of the season.
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