According to Mike McGrath of The Telegraph, Celtic are showing an interest in former Manchester City and current Burnley goalkeeper Joe Hart.
The Daily Mail are also reporting that talks have begun between Celtic and Hart, who is out of contract at Turf Moor this summer.
Scottish Champions Celtic Considering Move for Joe Hart
Back-Up Option for Celtic
Hart is Celtic’s second-choice target in goal, should they fail to sign Fraser Forster on loan.
Forster returned to the Scottish champions on a season-long loan last summer, after falling down the pecking order at Southampton.
After a successful season in Glasgow, where he conceded just 17 goals in the league, manager Neil Lennon is looking to sign the 32-year-old on another season-long loan.
However, according to The Telegraph, Southampton are looking to reassess their options in goal this summer. As a result, this could mean that Forster may have a future at St Mary’s.
Lennon, therefore, will turn to Hart should they fail to sign Forster.
The 33-year-old will become a free agent on June 30 after Burnley confirmed that they would not be renewing his contract. He was first-choice at Turf Moor for a short spell; however, Nick Pope regained the starting spot, forcing Hart to return to the bench.
As a result, it means Hart will be searching for his fourth club since leaving Manchester City.
Celtic Would be An Excellent Club for Joe Hart
The former England number one has lacked confidence since leaving Manchester four years ago.
His mistakes have been continually highlighted, and he has struggled under the pressure as a result of the scrutiny.
At Celtic, Hart would be first-choice. It would be a prestigious signing to for the Scottish champions due to his past. Their continued success and regular appearances in European competitions could therefore be well-suited to the 33-year-old.
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