City to reject rivals' keeper raid
Liverpool's chances of signing Joe Hart from Manchester City are described as "slim to none" by sources close to the situation.
The Reds are being linked with a shock summer 2017 move for the England goalkeeper, with current first-choice Loris Karius already coming under severe scrutiny.
But insiders have insisted the Kop outfit will be given zero encouragement by the Citizens. Hart is currently on a 12-month loan at Torino and is keeping all of his options open.
The 29-year-old has no future at the Etihad Stadium but would be open to a move back to the Premier League. City, however, will not countenance a deal with a direct rival and will only consider lowering their present £25million valuation for a club outside of the considered top eight.
A discount would also apply for teams on the continent although Hart's present £120,000-a-week wages are widely seen as a major barrier. Liverpool and City have had awkward transfer relations in the last couple of seasons which could also be a factor.
Source: ClubCall
This story has been reproduced from today's media. It does not necessarily represent the position of Liverpool Football Club.