Manchester City transfer news: Torino want to extend Joe Hart’s loan until 2018 after England stopper impresses
TORINO want to keep Joe Hart on loan until the 2018 World Cup.
The Serie A side have been hugely impressed with the England stopper’s performances since his arrival in August – and particularly the way he has integrated himself with the locals.
Hart has had to fight for his England place since being loaned out by CityGetty Images
And they want to tie him down for another season – with Claudio Bravo looking secure as No1 at the Etihad.
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The City keeper has impressed in ItalyGetty Images
Hart left City after Pep Guardiola freshened up the City defence following his arrival in the summer.
A torrid Euro 2016 did the former Shrewsbury man no favours and Torino were quick to come in with an offer.
It is a testament to Hart’s temperament that he has taken the move so well, attempting to converse in Italian during press conferences and engage with fans.
Hart has impressed the locals after trying out the lingoAP:Associated PressHis place in the England team looks secure despite moveGetty Images
And his efforts haven’t gone unnoticed in Turin – with the club eager to tie him down to another year as soon as possible according to Sports daily Tuttosport.
They are unable to afford a permanent transfer so are only planning on pursuing a loan move – and have already contacted the goalkeeper’s agent Jonathan Barnett.
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Hart turns 30 next April and is under contract in Manchester until 2019 – with the Turin-based club willing to negotiate on a loan-fee to help cushion the blow of his £3.8m net salary.
Torino are seventh in Serie A and chasing Champions League qualification after a good start to the season.
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