West Ham United are the favourites to sign Joe Hart from Manchester City this summer.
Joe Hart
The Hammers have been heavily linked with Hart – as reported by the likes of Sky Sports after Pep Guardiola recently confirmed the England ‘keeper has no future at the club.
That has been 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.
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic
With Hart available 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.
The rumoured move for Hart has divided opinion amongst West Ham fans with many stating they would have preferred to go after a younger stopper like Jordan Pickford or Jack Butland.
Others simply feel Hart is no longer a top quality goalkeeper and point to his recent displays for England as evidence.
West Ham United number one Adrian looks dejected
There are plenty who want to see him come to East London, though, feeling he is head and shoulders above the likes of Adrian and Randolph.
And those supporters will not want to watch a video currently doing the rounds on social media which is a highlight reel of Hart’s mistakes during his time in Torino, set to clown music.
In total last season Hart made six errors which directly led to goals, the second worst record in Serie A.
Close your eyes now West Ham fans.
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