JOE HART’S desperate search for a new team has gone Stateside with the former England No 1 now in talks with MLS club Minnesota United, according to reports.
Hart, 32, is playing second fiddle to Nick Pope at Burnley and remains hungry for more game time.
Hart is in talks with MLS side Minnesota United over a moveCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Hart has been approached by Minnesota to replace former Arsenal keeper Vito Mannone, according to MLS Soccer.
Reading loanee Mannone – the 2019 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year – is said to have rejected The Loons’ offer which would have made him the highest-paid goalie in the US.
His loan spell has now run out and Minnesota desperately need a new keeper, with former Man City star Hart seemingly fitting the bill.
SunSport revealed David Beckham had offered his old Three Lions team-mate a career lifeline with a move to his new Inter Miami side.
A source told The Sun on Sunday: “Joe has told some of his team-mates Becks has been in touch and he’s hopeful a deal can be done.
“He wants to be a No 1 again and he’s frustrated that things haven’t worked out in England for him over the past few years.
“Miami would be great for him and would also be a high-profile club.”
Reports earlier this month claimed Aston Villa were looking at Hart after losing Tom Heaton for the rest of the season.
Heaton joined the newly-promoted side in the summer in an £8million deal and had missed just one Premier League game before suffering a horror knee injury during the victory over the Clarets on New Year’s Day.
The stopper suffered the ligament damage trying to stop Chris Wood netting a consolation at Turf Moor and, alongside record-signing Welsey Moraes who suffered a similar injury in the same game, will not feature again until the new campaign.
Sheffield United, Porto and Lille are among a number of other clubs reportedly interested in Hart.
David Beckham offers former England team-mate Joe Hart career lifeline with Inter Miami transfer
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
