Manchester City could accept offers of around £20 million for Joe Hart according to the Daily Mail. The Englishman lost his place in the starting lineup for the opening Premier League game against Sunderland, and is thought to be very worried about his City future.
Talk has persisted all summer about potential goalkeeping targets to replace Hart, but as yet none have come to fruition. This is the result of prevailing doubt from new manager Pep Guardiola about Hart’s ability to use his feet and adapt to the new sweeper keeper role the Catalan wants to implement at City.
It is thought that The Blues are close to completing a deal for Claudio Bravo of Barcelona, but in the meantime started Willy Caballero in the 2-1 victory over David Moyes’ Sunderland, and are expected to do so again in the game against Steaua Bucuresti in Romania on Tuesday.
Hart has been first-choice for City for six seasons, since taking over the gloves from Shay Given in August 2010. He has gone on to win the Golden Glove in four different years since then, most recently in 2014-15. His exploits at City, which include two league titles, two League Cup triumphs and an FA Cup, have cemented his place as England’s first choice as well, earning him 63 caps.
Everton are thought to be one of the Premier League clubs keen on bringing in the 29-year-old, although there is also interest from outside of England – Sevilla are likely to make a move, either on a temporary or permanent deal.
Claudio Bravo is likely to be his replacement, although rumours came out on Sunday that The Blues may also be interested in Rui Patricio of Sporting Clube de Portugal. City appear to have given up on a potential move for Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, viewing the £67 million asking price as too sizable.
