Newcastle interested in Joe Hart as Rafa Benitez looks to Manchester City goalkeeper for Premier League return
- Rafa Benitez believes Joe Hart would provide his promoted side a firm base
- Manager Benitez was growing frustrated at a lack of transfer business
- Newcastle have appointed a new head of recruitment to drive deals forward
- West Ham are interested in signing the England international on loan
Newcastle United have made an enquiry for Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart.
Rafa Benitez wants the England international to give his newly-promoted squad a firm foundation in the Premier League.
Newcastle have considered Pepe Reina at Napoli and Hart's former City clubmate Willy Caballero, who joined Chelsea on Saturday, as they look to increase competition for Karl Darlow and Rob Elliot.
Newcastle United have expressed an interest in signing Manchester City's Joe Hart
The goalkeeper spent last year on loan with Torino in Italy after falling out of favour at City
Benitez has been growing frustrated at the club's inability to bring in transfer targets so far despite owner Mike Ashley saying he would be support his manager with a competitive budget in the transfer window.
Newcastle made their former Under 21 scout Steve Nickson head of recruitment on Saturday and he will be charged with driving more deals over the line.
However, Newcastle are also looking to offload players first with the likes of Grant Hanley and Daryl Murphy made available.
Hart, 30, has interest from West Ham also who wish to take him on loan but they will struggle to match his wages.
Manchester United and Chelsea have Hart on their shortlists should they lose David de Gea or Thibaut Courtois respectively.
Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in Hart under the right circumstances
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